Water-Retted True Hemp Fiber from Japan
High-quality fibers from true hemp immersed in water for microbial retting, yielding clean, uniform strands for fine spinning. Classified as retted true hemp under HTS 5302.10.00.00, prior to spinning. Preferred for sustainable fabric manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for residual pectin levels to confirm complete retting; declare bale weights accurately for duty calculation; avoid mixing with tow to prevent down-classification