Product classification
HS code for hemp yarn: 5308.20
Yarn, of hemp (cannabis sativa L.).
Classification of hemp yarn under HS 5308.20
Hemp yarn is classified under HS code 530820, which specifically covers yarn made from hemp (Cannabis sativa L.). This classification falls within Chapter 53 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses other vegetable textile fibers, paper yarn, and woven fabrics of paper yarn. The classification is determined by the botanical origin of the fiber. Hemp fibers are obtained from the bast of the hemp plant and are processed through retting, scutching, and spinning to produce yarn. To qualify for this code, the yarn must consist predominantly of hemp fibers. If the yarn is blended with other fibers, the classification follows the General Interpretative Rules (GIR), typically based on the fiber that constitutes the greatest weight. This code applies regardless of whether the yarn is single, multiple (folded), or cabled, and whether it is bleached, dyed, or printed, provided it is not put up for retail sale in a manner that would classify it elsewhere.
- Covers
- Single hemp yarn
- Multiple or folded hemp yarn
- Cabled hemp yarn
- Bleached or dyed hemp yarn
- Unbleached (raw) hemp yarn
- Polished or glazed hemp yarn
- Also under 5308.20
- Hemp Fortex yarn
- Hemp Traders yarn
- HempAge yarn
- Hemp Basics yarn
Codes often confused with 5308.20
Common mistake. Hemp yarn is frequently confused with flax yarn (HS code 5306) or jute yarn (HS code 5307). While these are all bast fibers, the botanical source is the deciding factor. Additionally, hemp yarn may be misclassified under HS code 5607 if it has been processed to the extent of being considered twine, cordage, or rope. Generally, if the yarn exceeds a certain thickness (measured in decitex) or is treated for specific industrial use as cordage, it moves from Chapter 53 to Chapter 56. Another common error is using HS code 530890, which is a residual category for other vegetable textile fibers not elsewhere specified, whereas hemp has its own specific subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530820 (the code used for hemp yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530820 (the code used for hemp yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 530820, not only hemp yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.5M 62% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.2M 16% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $265K 3.6% of world exports
World total: $7.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5M 19% of world imports
- 2 Italy $1.3M 16% of world imports
- 3 India $1.3M 16% of world imports
World total: $7.8M 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 yarn
Brazil classifies hemp yarn under NCM 5308.20.00: HS 5308.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hemp yarn
What is the HS code for hemp yarn?
The HS code for hemp yarn is 530820 (Yarn; of hemp (cannabis sativa L.)). The specific HS code for yarn made of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is 530820.
How do I classify hemp yarn for customs?
hemp yarn is classified under HS code 530820 — Yarn; of hemp (cannabis sativa L.). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hemp twine?
If the product is thin enough to be considered yarn for textile use, it stays in 530820. However, if it is thicker or reinforced for use as cordage, it may be classified under HS code 5607.
Which countries are the top exporters of hemp yarn (HS 530820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530820 (the code used for hemp yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.5M, 62% of world exports), Italy ($1.2M) and the Netherlands ($265K). World exports came to about $7.3M, 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 yarn (HS 530820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530820 (the code used for hemp yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5M, 19% of world imports), Italy ($1.3M) and India ($1.3M). World imports came to about $7.8M, 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 yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530820 for hemp yarn 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 yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, hemp yarn (HS 530820) is classified under NCM 5308.20.00.