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U.S. imports of true hemp (cannabis sativa l.), raw or retted (HS 530210) totaled $7K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
True Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), Raw or Retted imports of $7K in April 2026 ran 61% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw and retted true hemp—Cannabis sativa L. grown for bast fiber rather than cannabinoid content—is subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements at entry, and importers must also navigate the regulatory distinction between industrial hemp (low-THC varieties) and controlled-substance cannabis under US federal law, making pre-import documentation of THC content and variety critical. France leads US import supply under this heading, followed by Ecuador and the Netherlands, reflecting Europe's established industrial hemp cultivation sector and Ecuador's growing role as a tropical fiber supplier. A single 10-digit line (5302100000) covers raw and retted true hemp without subdivision.
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Importers must provide a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization to satisfy USDA APHIS border requirements. Additionally, because Cannabis sativa is a controlled substance under federal law, importers should carry documentation confirming the variety is industrial hemp (THC content at or below the applicable legal threshold) and that the shipment complies with DEA import requirements. Consulting a licensed customs broker with experience in agricultural fiber imports is strongly advisable given the overlapping regulatory frameworks.
Water-retted hemp typically yields finer, lighter-colored fiber with better spinning characteristics for textile applications, while dew-retted fiber tends to be coarser and darker, more suited to rope, geotextile, or composite uses. Buyers specifying hemp for apparel or fine textile applications should request the retting method from the supplier, as it affects fiber fineness, color, and the degree of further processing required before spinning.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | -- | $328K | +$328K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| FRANCE | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| SPAIN | $964 | -- | -$964 |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5302100000 | TRUE HEMP RAW/PROC NT SPUN TOW & WASTE RAW/RETTED | $7K | 10.66% | $792 |
TRUE HEMP RAW/PROC NT SPUN TOW & WASTE RAW/RETTED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5302100000 | TRUE HEMP RAW/PROC NT SPUN TOW & WASTE RAW/RETTED | $1.6M |
TRUE HEMP RAW/PROC NT SPUN TOW & WASTE RAW/RETTED
307.3K kg
WOVEN FABRICS >=85% BY WEIGHT OF FLAX OTHER
HS 530919
COCONUT, ABACA, OTH VEG TEXT FIBER, NESOI, RAW ETC
HS 530500
WOVEN FABRICS <85% BY WEIGHT OF FLAX OTHER
HS 530929
WOV FB JUTE/O TX BAST F EX FLX TR HMP & R UNBL
HS 531010
WOV FAB >=85% FLAX UNBLEACHED OR BLEACHED
HS 530911
FLAX TOW AND WASTE
HS 530130
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| California | -- | $384K | +$384K |
| Tennessee | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $151K | +$151K |
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | $66K | +$66K |