Ramie Decorticated Fiber from Canada
Decorticated ramie fiber from Boehmeria nivea plant, processed to remove non-fibrous parts but remains unspun for textile manufacturing. Falls under HTS 5305.00.00.00 as processed vegetable textile fiber, NES, prized for its strength in apparel and composites.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide processing method documentation (e.g
• degumming details) to distinguish from raw bast fibers
• Test for purity to exclude blends that might shift to heading 5311 for woven fabrics
• Comply with textile fiber content labeling even for raw materials destined for US manufacturing