True hemp — HTS 5302
True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
Chapter 53 › Heading 5302
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5302 is a broad product category for true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) that has not been spun into yarn. It covers hemp in raw or processed forms, along with hemp tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock. In general, this heading concerns hemp fiber materials rather than finished textile goods or spun hemp yarn.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that the merchandise is true hemp and that it remains unspun. Then identify the product’s form and condition—such as raw fiber, tow, or a particular type of waste. The lower-level provisions distinguish products by these characteristics, so review the complete heading, subheading notes, and official classification guidance. If the material has been substantially changed, blended, spun, or made into another product, a different heading may apply; complex cases may require a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Confirm the botanical identity and document that the material is true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.).
- Determine whether the hemp is raw, processed but unspun, tow, yarn waste, or garnetted stock.
- Check whether the product has been spun, blended with other fibers, or converted into a finished article before using heading 5302.
- Read every subheading description and relevant legal note, then match the product’s physical condition to the most specific 8-digit provision.
- Keep product specifications, processing records, fiber-composition information, and photographs available to support the classification.
HTS heading 5302 summary
True hemp is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5302.10.00.00 👉 | True hemp, raw or retted | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg |
| 5302.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5302?
True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.