HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5302.10 – Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); raw or retted, but not spun
HS code 5302.10 is the 6-digit subheading for hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or retted, but not spun. It is used for raw hemp stalks, retted hemp bundles, hemp straw, unprocessed hemp fiber and industrial hemp stalks.
What HS 5302.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in its raw or retted state, prior to being spun. This refers to industrial hemp cultivated for its fiber, distinct from varieties grown for medicinal or recreational purposes. Like flax, retting is the initial process to separate the fibers from the stalk. Hemp fiber is known for its strength, durability, and sustainability, making it an increasingly popular raw material. Importers are typically textile manufacturers, composite material producers, or paper mills seeking eco-friendly alternatives. Exporters are agricultural nations with legal frameworks for industrial hemp cultivation. Understanding the legal distinctions and THC content regulations is crucial for international trade in this sensitive commodity.
- Covers
- Raw hemp stalks
- Retted hemp bundles
- Hemp straw
- Unprocessed hemp fiber
- Industrial hemp stalks
- Water-retted hemp
- Examples
- Industrial hemp stalks from Canadian farms
- retted hemp from European cultivation
- hemp for bioplastics research
- hemp for sustainable building materials
Codes often confused with 5302.10
Common mistake. Crucially, this is for *true hemp* fiber, not cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (which falls under Chapter 6 or 30), and distinct from processed hemp (530290).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 530210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 530210 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $23M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $12M 17% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $10M 14% of world exports
World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $5.3M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $4.6M 22% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $1.9M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5302.10
Brazil does not split HS 5302.10: its NCM code is 5302.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 53.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5302.10
What is HS code 530210?
HS code 530210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); raw or retted, but not spun. This HS code specifically covers true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in its raw or retted state, prior to being spun. This refers to industrial hemp cultivated for its fiber, distinct from varieties grown for medicinal or recreational purposes. Like flax, retting is the initial process to separate the fibers from the stalk. Hemp fiber is known for its strength, durability, and sustainability, making it an increasingly popular raw material. Importers are typically textile manufacturers, composite material producers, or paper mills seeking eco-friendly alternatives. Exporters are agricultural nations with legal frameworks for industrial hemp cultivation. Understanding the legal distinctions and THC content regulations is crucial for international trade in this sensitive commodity.
What products fall under HS code 530210?
Raw hemp stalks, retted hemp bundles, hemp straw, unprocessed hemp fiber, industrial hemp stalks, water-retted hemp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 530210?
Crucially, this is for *true hemp* fiber, not cannabis for medicinal or recreational use (which falls under Chapter 6 or 30), and distinct from processed hemp (530290).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 530210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 530210 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($23M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($12M) and the Netherlands ($10M). World exports came to about $73M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 530210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 530210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.3M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($4.6M) and the Netherlands ($1.9M). World imports came to about $21M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 530210 structured?
HS code 530210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (53) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 530210?
In Brazil, HS code 530210 is NCM 5302.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.