Chapter 1404 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 14.04
Bleached Cotton Linters
Bleached cotton linters are the short fuzz fibers removed from cotton seeds, which have been lightly bleached to remove impurities while preserving their fibrous structure. They are classified under tariff item 1404.20.00 as they are vegetable products not elsewhere specified, and the bleaching does not render them suitable for use only as textile materials.
1404.20.00Cotton Linters for Nitrocellulose Production
Cotton linters selected for nitrocellulose production are raw or lightly purified vegetable fibers with consistent fiber length and low impurities, making them ideal for nitration. They fall under tariff item 1404.20.00 as they are unprocessed vegetable linters, not yet converted into chemical derivatives.
1404.20.00Depitted Cotton Linters
Depitted cotton linters have seeds fully removed and fibers mechanically cleaned, retaining the short fuzz structure for further processing. They are classified under tariff item 1404.20.00 as processed but non-textile vegetable linters, per the chapter notes.
1404.20.00High-Purity Cotton Linters Pulp
High-purity cotton linters pulp is produced by alkali purification to achieve alpha-cellulose content over 95%, used in specialty applications like food additives or pharmaceuticals. Despite purification, it remains a vegetable product not elsewhere specified, as it has not been transformed into a chemical derivative.
1404.20.00Raw Cotton Linters
Raw cotton linters are the short fuzz fibers adhering to cotton seeds after ginning, primarily used in cellulose derivative production. They are classified under tariff item 1404.20.00 as vegetable products not elsewhere specified, and are not suitable for textile use due to their short length.
1404.90.00Agave Sisal Hair Fiber
Unprocessed sisal fiber extracted from agave leaves, retaining its natural hairy form before decortication into clean textile fibers. This product is classified as vegetable hair under tariff item 1404.90.00, as it has not undergone treatment to render it suitable for use only as textile material.
1404.90.00Bleached Broomcorn for Brooms
Bleached broomcorn for brooms, lightly bleached for color consistency but remaining raw fiber. This vegetable material is used primarily in brooms and brushes and falls under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Broomcorn Fibers in Hanks
Broomcorn fibers separated into hanks for easy handling in brush production. This vegetable material is used primarily in brooms and brushes and falls under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Coarse Kapok Fiber
Coarse kapok fiber extracted from kapok pods, used for stuffing in life jackets or insulation. This natural, unspun hairy fiber is classified as vegetable hair under tariff item 1404.90.00, as it has not been processed for textile use.
1404.90.00Coir Fiber Husk Hair
Coir fiber from coconut husks in its coarse, hairy form, used for mats, ropes, and brushes. This vegetable hair is not processed for textile use and falls under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Dried Broomcorn Stalks in Bundles
Dried broomcorn stalks in bundles, long and stiff, for use in broom manufacturing. This raw vegetable material falls under tariff item 1404.90.00 as a primary material for brushes and brooms.
1404.90.00Dye-Free Natural Broomcorn Stalks
Untreated, dye-free stalks of broomcorn in commercial bundles. This pure, natural broom-making material falls under tariff item 1404.90.00 as a vegetable material used primarily in brooms.
1404.90.00Floss Silk Vegetable Hair
Floss silk from Bombax ceiba tree pods, a silky vegetable hair used in traditional stuffing. This natural fiber matches the definition of vegetable hair from seed pods and is classified under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Kapok Vegetable Hair
Kapok fiber from Ceiba pentandra seed pods, lightweight and fluffy, used for stuffing pillows, mattresses, and cushions. This vegetable hair is classified under tariff item 1404.90.00 as it is not processed for textile use.
1404.90.00Long Fiber Broomcorn Hanks
Premium long-fiber broomcorn in hanks for high-quality besoms. This vegetable material is used primarily in traditional broom construction and falls under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Natural Broomcorn Piassava Bundles
Broomcorn bundles that mimic piassava traits for stiff brooms, bundled for import. This broomcorn type is used primarily in broom production and falls under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF)
Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), a stiff, hairy vegetable fiber extracted from pineapple plant leaves, used in handicrafts and composite materials. This coarse fiber is classified as vegetable hair under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Polished Broomcorn Bundles
Broomcorn bundles polished for smoothness in brush heads. This vegetable material remains under tariff item 1404.90.00 as it is used primarily in brooms with minimal surface treatment.
1404.90.00Raw Jute Vegetable Hair
Raw jute root ends or hairy cuttings from jute plants, used as stuffing or low-grade fiber before full processing. These unprocessed, hair-like portions are classified as vegetable hair under tariff item 1404.90.00.
1404.90.00Split Broomcorn Stalks for Brushes
Broomcorn stalks split lengthwise for finer brush applications, still raw material. This unprocessed vegetable material is used primarily for brooms and brushes and falls under tariff item 1404.90.00.