The December 11 US hemp rule counts total THC, including THCA, and caps THC at...

https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/14/new-us-hemp-rules-take-effect-december-11-shifting-demand-for-south-american-exporters

The December 11 US hemp rule counts total THC, including THCA, and caps THC at 0.4 mg per container. That narrows demand for intoxicating hemp products. THC-free inputs backed by batch lab reports offer the clearest route to market.