Ramie Decorticated Fiber from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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