Product classification
HS code for hemp waste: 5302.90
Hemp (cannabis sativa L.), processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Classification of hemp waste under HS 5302.90
Hemp waste is classified under HS code 5302.90, which serves as the catch-all for true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) that is not in the raw or retted state. This specific classification includes yarn waste (the tangled or broken ends produced during spinning) and garnetted stock (fibers obtained by tearing apart rags or yarn). Waste products are distinguished from "tow" by their lack of uniformity and their origin as byproducts of manufacturing processes. Proper classification under 5302.90 is vital for recycling and industrial applications where hemp waste is used as a raw material for insulation, paper pulp, or non-woven textiles. The category includes all waste resulting from the various stages of preparing and using hemp fibers, provided they have not been spun into finished products. This code ensures that secondary materials are tracked separately from primary raw fibers, which is important for environmental reporting and trade statistics regarding sustainable textile recycling.
- Covers
- Hemp yarn waste
- Hemp thread waste
- Garnetted hemp fibers
- Hemp noils (short fibers from combing)
- Hemp fiber scraps from processing
- Hemp carding waste
- Also under 5302.90
- Hemp fiber for automotive panels
- hemp tow for insulation
- hemp yarn waste for paper
- hemp for sustainable clothing
- hemp for geotextiles
Codes often confused with 5302.90
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with 6310, which covers used or new rags and scrap twine. However, if the material is specifically hemp fiber waste intended for recovery or industrial use, 5302.90 is more specific. It is also frequently confused with 5302.10 (raw hemp) or 5302.90 (tow), though they share the same 4-digit heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530290 (the code used for hemp waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530290 (the code used for hemp waste) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 530290, not only hemp waste.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $39M 40% of world exports
- 2 France $32M 33% of world exports
- 3 Italy $7.4M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $96M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $10M 23% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $5.0M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $4.9M 11% of world imports
World total: $46M 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 waste
Brazil classifies hemp waste under NCM 5302.90.00: HS 5302.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hemp waste
What is the HS code for hemp waste?
The HS code for hemp waste is 530290 (Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)). Hemp waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock, is classified under HS code 5302.90.
How do I classify hemp waste for customs?
hemp waste is classified under HS code 530290 — Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include hemp seeds?
No, hemp seeds are classified under 1207.99, as they are oilseeds and not textile fibers or fiber waste.
Which countries are the top exporters of hemp waste (HS 530290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530290 (the code used for hemp waste) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($39M, 40% of world exports), France ($32M) and Italy ($7.4M). World exports came to about $96M, 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 waste (HS 530290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530290 (the code used for hemp waste) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($10M, 23% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($5.0M) and France ($4.9M). World imports came to about $46M, 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 waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530290 for hemp waste 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 waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, hemp waste (HS 530290) is classified under NCM 5302.90.00.