With hemp farming becoming more common in certain places worldwide, many businesses and individual shippers wish to know, ‘can you ship hemp and how to import and export industrial hemp legally?’ If you are thinking of transporting hemp, be sure to first check if this is possible and how to prepare for industrial hemp delivery.
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SHIPPING SOLUTIONS
Transportation solutions to consider depending on the size and time-sensitivity of your shipment:
PACKING GUIDELINES
When you plan to ship industrial hemp in bulk, proper packing is essential to avoid damage during transport. Prepare for industrial hemp transportation and ship your hemp in a few easy steps:
Depending on the type of hemp product you want to ship, packaging guidelines may differ. When packing hemp products, it is crucial to ensure the products are well cushioned and protected.
Industrial hemp is used in a variety of commercial products, furniture, textiles, biofuel and beauty products, however, its legality varies around the world. If you are thinking of exporting industrial hemp from the USA, it is important to check the specific state’s regulations. While hemp is no longer illegal on a federal level, quite some states prohibit hemp production on a state level. Likewise, within the European Union. While regulations allow the cultivation and distribution of hemp fibre with THC levels less than 0.2% in most EU countries, each member state has its own regulations. Meanwhile, in the UK, industrial hemp can be grown under a specific license.
Before you decide to import or export hemp, you should first check the regulations relating to the specific destinations, as you may require a hemp export license or phytosanitary certificate.
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Products made from hemp biomass are becoming more and more popular, as hemp has a variety of uses and benefits. Some hemp products which people choose to send include:
Shipping hemp products and industrial hemp via courier are possible, but the limits vary between regions. In the European Union, most couriers will accept hemp products that contain less than 0.2% THC, while in Australia, the limit is 0.005% THC.
However, please be aware that shipping cannabis-based products are illegal in some destinations, so you should check the concentration and regulations of the specific destination carefully as well as the courier limitations.
Please consider that sending cannabis-based products for recreational purposes which contain a concentration of THC higher than 0.2% by courier, is not allowed with most couriers and in most countries in the EU.
Individuals who choose to ship industrial hemp without the proper authorisation do so at their own risk, and insurance will not apply.