Ramie Plain Weave Poplin from Japan
Fine plain weave ramie poplin fabric meeting poplin specs (not square construction, >200g/m² excluded types), for shirting and dresses. HTS 5311.00.40 applies to this other vegetable fiber (ramie/nettle) woven fabric. Its crisp texture comes from ramie's cellulose structure.
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
• Confirm poplin definition compliance via yarn count and weave tests per statistical note (b)
• Degumming process records needed to prove pure ramie fiber content
• Blend ratios must be declared; over 20% other fibers may cascade to mixed fabric headings