Industrial Hemp Retting Waste Fibers
Mixed short fibers recovered from true hemp retting tanks, processed minimally but unspun, used in non-wovens. These fibers are processed true hemp under heading 53.02, falling under the 'other' category.
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
• Distinguish these fibers from true hemp tow and waste, which are covered by the same heading but may have different subheadings
• Ensure the fibers are not spun
• Provide documentation of the retting process and recovery method
Related Products under Tariff item 5302.90.00
Cleaned Cannabis Sativa Hemp Stricks
Cleaned bundles of true hemp stalks (stricks) with leaves removed, containing bast fibers ready for further mechanical processing but unspun. These are raw or minimally processed true hemp, falling under the 'other' category of heading 53.02.
Degummed Hemp Bast Fibers
Degummed bast fibers from Cannabis sativa, processed to remove gums but remaining unspun and in hank form. The degumming process is a form of processing that does not involve spinning, so these fibers remain classified under heading 53.02.
Hemp Decorticated Line Fibers
Line fibers mechanically separated from hemp hurds via decortication, cleaned but unspun. These fibers are processed true hemp, suitable for rope and twine production, and fall under the 'other' category of heading 53.02.
Hemp Fiber Decortication Line
Premium long fibers separated via modern roller decortication from Cannabis sativa stalks, cleaned and baled unspun. These high-quality fibers are used in technical textiles and composites, and are classified as processed true hemp under heading 53.02.
Hemp Long Line Fiber for Ropes
Selected extra-long line fibers from true hemp optimized for rope and cordage production, decorticated and cleaned but unspun. These specialized fibers are processed true hemp under heading 53.02.
Organic Certified Hemp Fibers
Certifiably organic Cannabis sativa fibers processed via field retting and minimal cleaning, unspun, for eco-textile markets. Organic certification does not affect classification under heading 53.02, and these fibers fall under the 'other' category.