U.S. exports of True Hemp Fiber, Processed but Not Spun; Tow and Waste (SITC 26529) totaled $580K in August 2026.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHemp fiber that has been broken, scutched, or otherwise mechanically processed beyond retting — but not yet spun — along with hemp tow, yarn waste, and garnetted stock, occupies the intermediate processing tier for industrial hemp supply chains. The same federal THC-compliance requirements that apply to raw hemp extend to processed fiber, as the botanical identity of the material is unchanged by mechanical separation. Processed hemp fiber at this stage is a direct input for coarse linen-type yarns, technical nonwovens, and biocomposite panels.
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Federal THC compliance requirements apply throughout the hemp supply chain, including mechanically processed fiber, because the material retains its botanical origin as Cannabis sativa. Importers of processed hemp tow or waste should maintain certificates of analysis and origin documentation at each processing stage to satisfy CBP and any applicable USDA requirements.
Hemp line fiber consists of long, aligned strands retained after hackling and is used for finer yarn spinning and technical textile applications. Hemp tow is the shorter, less uniform fraction separated during hackling, suitable for coarser yarns, nonwoven mats, and composite reinforcement. The two fractions differ in price and processing compatibility, and purchase specifications should identify which fraction is required.
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Basic heading 26529 · $580K of $7.8B
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Exports · August 2026
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $444K of True Hemp Fiber, Processed but Not Spun; Tow and Waste and exported $4.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.