Product classification
HS code for processed hemp fiber: 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 processed hemp fiber under HS 5302.90
The classification of processed hemp fiber under HS code 5302.90 covers true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) that has been processed beyond the initial retting stage but has not been spun into yarn. This code is broad, as it includes hemp that has been scutched, as well as hemp tow and various forms of hemp waste. Tow consists of the shorter, more tangled fibers that are separated from the long line fibers during the scutching or combing process. Waste includes yarn waste (fibers recovered from the spinning process) and garnetted stock (fibers recovered from rags or scraps). The description other than retted signifies that the hemp has undergone mechanical intervention to separate the fiber from the plant's woody stalk. Hemp is a bast fiber, similar to flax and jute, but it is classified under its own heading (5302) due to its unique botanical and commercial properties. It is important to distinguish these fibers from hemp yarn or woven hemp fabrics. In the context of international trade, 5302.90 is the standard code for industrial hemp fibers used in a variety of applications, including the production of high-strength textiles, specialty papers, and bio-composite materials for the automotive and construction industries.
- Covers
- Scutched true hemp fiber
- Hemp tow (short fibers)
- Hemp yarn waste and garnetted stock
- Mechanically processed hemp fiber (not spun)
- 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. Processed hemp is often misclassified under HS code 5302.10, which is reserved for raw or retted hemp. It may also be confused with hemp yarn under HS code 5308.20. Additionally, fibers from other plants sometimes called hemp (like Manila hemp) fall under 5305, not 5302.
Top exporters and importers of HS 530290 (the code used for processed hemp fiber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 530290 (the code used for processed hemp fiber) 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 processed hemp fiber.
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 processed hemp fiber
Brazil classifies processed hemp fiber 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 processed hemp fiber
What is the HS code for processed hemp fiber?
The HS code for processed hemp fiber is 530290 (Hemp (cannabis sativa L.); processed (other than retted) (but not spun), true hemp tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)). The HS code for processed hemp fiber (other than retted), including tow and waste, is 5302.90.
How do I classify processed hemp fiber for customs?
processed hemp fiber 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 code include hemp seeds or oil?
No, this code is strictly for textile fibers. Hemp seeds fall under 1207.99 and hemp oil falls under 1515.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of processed hemp fiber (HS 530290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 530290 (the code used for processed hemp fiber) 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 processed hemp fiber (HS 530290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 530290 (the code used for processed hemp fiber) 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 processed hemp fiber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 530290 for processed 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 processed hemp fiber in Brazil?
In Brazil, processed hemp fiber (HS 530290) is classified under NCM 5302.90.00.