True hemp (cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
In plain English
This category covers true hemp fibers that are either raw or processed but have not been spun into yarn, along with any resulting tow and waste materials. One group includes the hemp in its raw state or after being retted, while another group encompasses the fiber if it has undergone other processing methods, as well as the associated tow and waste products.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 53 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Linen-cotton blends — depending on dominant fibre 5309 (linen-cotton) vs. Chapter 52 (cotton).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 53
- 5301 — Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yar…
- 5303 — Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), ra…
- 5305 — Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other veg…
- 5306 — Flax yarn
- 5307 — Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305
- 5308 — Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
- 5309 — Woven fabrics of flax
- 5310 — Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303
- 5311 — Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of pape…