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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the linters are mixed with other vegetable materials
Mixed vegetable products not elsewhere specified may fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bleaching process is mild and does not alter the fibers to be suitable for textile use, as this could reclassify the product
• Provide a laboratory analysis certificate confirming the alpha-cellulose content and impurity levels to support the tariff classification
• Verify whether the linters are subject to any import permits under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) if they are for agricultural use
Related Products under Tariff item 1404.20.00
Cotton 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.
Depitted 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.
High-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.
Raw 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.