Industrial Hemp Retting Waste Fibers from Japan
Mixed short fibers recovered from true hemp retting tanks, processed minimally but unspun, used in non-wovens. HTS 5302.90.00.00 encompasses such other processed true hemp forms.
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
• Declare as 'retting recovery fibers' with moisture and purity analysis
• Segregate from true waste shipments to avoid 5305 reclassification
• Monitor for microbial contamination common in retting byproducts