Product classification

HS code for hemp fiber: 5302.10

Hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or retted, but not spun.

Classification of hemp fiber under HS 5302.10

HS code 5302.10 applies to true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in its most basic forms: raw or retted. Retting is the biological or chemical process of soaking the stalks to dissolve the cellular tissues and pectins, allowing the fibers to be separated from the woody core. This classification is strictly for the fiber before it has undergone further processing such as scutching, combing, or spinning. It represents the primary stage of hemp fiber production. Accurate classification requires ensuring the material has not been "processed" beyond the retting stage, as further mechanical treatment moves the product into different subheadings. The raw fiber is typically characterized by its coarse, straw-like appearance and may still contain fragments of the woody core (shives). This code is vital for the trade of raw agricultural materials intended for textile mills or industrial processing facilities. It does not include other plants sometimes called hemp, such as Manila hemp (abaca) or Sisal hemp, which are classified in different chapters.

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  • Raw hemp stalks
  • Retted hemp straw
  • Unworked hemp fibers
  • Field-retted hemp
  • Water-retted hemp
  • Hemp fiber in the grease
Also under 5302.10
  • 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. Often confused with 5302.90, which covers processed hemp (scutched or combed) and hemp waste. It may also be confused with flax (5301) or jute (5303) due to physical similarities in raw bast fibers. Importers must ensure the botanical origin is Cannabis sativa L. to use 5302.10.

5302.90Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)53.01Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)53.03Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock

Top exporters and importers of HS 530210 (the code used for hemp fiber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530210 (the code used for hemp fiber) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 530210, not only hemp fiber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Portugal $23M
  2. 2 Italy $12M
  3. 3 Netherlands $10M

World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $5.3M
  2. 2 Germany $4.6M
  3. 3 Netherlands $1.9M

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 hemp fiber

Brazil classifies hemp fiber under NCM 5302.10.00: HS 5302.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about hemp fiber

What is the HS code for hemp fiber?

The HS code for hemp fiber is 530210 (Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); raw or retted, but not spun). The HS code for raw or retted hemp fiber is 5302.10.

How do I classify hemp fiber for customs?

hemp fiber is classified under HS code 530210 — Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); raw or retted, but not spun. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is processed hemp under this code?

No, once the hemp has been scutched, combed, or otherwise processed (but not spun), it moves to HS code 5302.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of hemp fiber (HS 530210)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530210 (the code used for hemp fiber) 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 hemp fiber (HS 530210)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 530210 (the code used for hemp fiber) 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.

Is the HS code for hemp fiber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 530210 for hemp fiber is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for hemp fiber in Brazil?

In Brazil, hemp fiber (HS 530210) is classified under NCM 5302.10.00.