Water-Retted True Hemp Fiber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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