Ramie Decorticated Fiber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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