Heading · Chapter 53
5302: True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
Heading 5302 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 53, other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 5.4% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 5.4% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$55kUS$55k+US$641k+US$6m+> US$11m
Exports: 76
- France: US$32m
- Italy: US$14m
- Portugal: US$11m
- Netherlands: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- South Africa: US$6m
- Belgium: US$6m
- China: US$3m
- Czechia: US$3m
- Germany: US$3m
- Uganda: US$2m
- Lesotho: US$2m
- Canada: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$2m
- United States: US$960k
- Russia: US$827k
- Croatia: US$768k
- Spain: US$641k
- United Kingdom: US$610k
- Estonia: US$609k
- Luxembourg: US$534k
- Ukraine: US$457k
- Australia: US$375k
- Romania: US$318k
- Austria: US$238k
- Malawi: US$231k
- Poland: US$208k
- Latvia: US$207k
- Slovakia: US$203k
- Slovenia: US$114k
- Mauritius: US$72k
- New Zealand: US$72k
- Greece: US$69k
- Sweden: US$68k
- Denmark: US$55k
- Nepal: US$52k
- India: US$46k
- Hungary: US$40k
- Morocco: US$35k
- Türkiye: US$33k
- Zimbabwe: US$32k
- Chile: US$31k
- Ireland: US$25k
- Bangladesh: US$23k
- Dominican Republic: US$19k
- Uruguay: US$14k
- Finland: US$12k
- Thailand: US$11k
- Egypt: US$7k
- Israel: US$6k
- Uzbekistan: US$5k
- Bulgaria: US$4k
- Serbia: US$3k
- Dominica: US$2k
- Rwanda: US$1k
- South Korea: US$700
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$600
- Montenegro: US$500
- Norway: US$500
- United Arab Emirates: US$500
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$22kUS$22k+US$281k+US$3m+> US$8m
Imports: 119
- Germany: US$20m
- China: US$12m
- Spain: US$10m
- Czechia: US$8m
- France: US$6m
- Australia: US$6m
- Italy: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$5m
- Belgium: US$5m
- Luxembourg: US$5m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Portugal: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- United States: US$3m
- Denmark: US$2m
- India: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$2m
- Poland: US$1m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- Austria: US$910k
- Japan: US$721k
- Finland: US$566k
- Türkiye: US$548k
- Sweden: US$517k
- Slovenia: US$483k
- Ireland: US$406k
- Greece: US$385k
- Canada: US$351k
- Estonia: US$281k
- Brazil: US$280k
- Romania: US$251k
- Malta: US$242k
- Pakistan: US$224k
- South Africa: US$211k
- Cyprus: US$189k
- Croatia: US$159k
- Hungary: US$126k
- Bulgaria: US$120k
- Latvia: US$101k
- Bangladesh: US$99k
- Slovakia: US$92k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$88k
- Belarus: US$75k
- Norway: US$63k
- Egypt: US$62k
- Taiwan: US$61k
- St Barthélemy: US$49k
- New Zealand: US$44k
- South Korea: US$44k
- Mexico: US$42k
- Peru: US$39k
- Indonesia: US$33k
- Algeria: US$28k
- North Macedonia: US$26k
- Argentina: US$24k
- Vietnam: US$23k
- Montenegro: US$22k
- Serbia: US$22k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$21k
- Gibraltar: US$20k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | US$32m | 28.9% |
| 2 |  Italy | US$14m | 12.2% |
| 3 |  Portugal | US$11m | 10% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$10m | 9% |
| 5 | Switzerland | US$7m | 5.9% |
| 6 |  South Africa | US$6m | 5.6% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$6m | 4.9% |
| 8 |  China | US$3m | 2.9% |
| 9 |  Czechia | US$3m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Germany | US$3m | 2.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$20m | 18% |
| 2 | China | US$12m | 11.1% |
| 3 |  Spain | US$10m | 9.4% |
| 4 | Czechia | US$8m | 7.2% |
| 5 | France | US$6m | 5% |
| 6 |  Australia | US$6m | 4.9% |
| 7 | Italy | US$5m | 4.9% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$5m | 4.3% |
| 9 | Belgium | US$5m | 4.2% |
| 10 |  Luxembourg | US$5m | 4.1% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 5302 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5.4%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5.4%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 5302 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 5302 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 5302 goods worth US$112m (+44.2% year on year).
The largest exporter was France (US$32m), followed by Italy.
The biggest buyer was Germany, with imports of US$20m.
The United Kingdom ranked 19th among 76 exporters with US$610k.
The United Kingdom imported US$5m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)?
True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) fall under HS heading 5302, part of chapter 53, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5302 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5302 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most true hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed…?
France, with US$32m in 2024 (28.9% of world exports).