Ramie Decorticated Fiber from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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