Hemp Decorticated Fiber (Minimal Processing)
Lightly decorticated true hemp fiber with minimal woody core removal, still considered raw or retted. The minimal processing does not transform the fiber beyond the raw or retted stage, so it fits tariff item 5302.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the degree of decortication to show it is minimal and not considered further processing
• Be prepared to explain the process to CBSA if asked
Related Products under Tariff item 5302.10.00
Canadian Raw Hemp Fiber Bale
Raw true hemp fiber baled directly from Canadian fields, unretted and not yet processed for spinning. This product falls under tariff item 5302.10.00 as true hemp in its raw state, before any retting or further processing.
Dew-Retted Hemp Fiber Bundles
True hemp fibers retted naturally by dew and microbes in the field, bundled for transport. The retting process loosens the bast fibers, but the product remains in a raw or retted state, not spun, so it qualifies for tariff item 5302.10.00.
French Water-Retted Hemp Line Fiber
Premium line fibers from traditional French water-retting ponds, known for fineness and luster. Despite the high quality, the fibers are still in a retted state and not spun, so they fall under tariff item 5302.10.00 for true hemp.
Hemp Fiber for Technical Textiles
Coarse raw or retted true hemp fibers optimized for industrial uses like composites and geotextiles. The fibers are not spun or further processed, so they qualify as raw or retted true hemp under tariff item 5302.10.00.
Organic Certified Raw Hemp Fiber
Raw fibers from certified organic Cannabis sativa L. crops, unretted and pesticide-free. Organic certification does not change the tariff classification, and the fiber remains raw true hemp under tariff item 5302.10.00.
Raw True Hemp Fiber (Cannabis sativa L.)
Unprocessed fibers extracted from Cannabis sativa L. plant stalks, raw and unretted, used primarily for textile production. This product is in its raw state, before any spinning or further refinement, so it falls under tariff item 5302.10.00.