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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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