Ramie Plain Weave Poplin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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