Cotton linters
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included: > Cotton linters
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1404.20.00.00
Raw Cotton Linters
Raw cotton linters consist of short fuzz fibers adhering to cotton seeds after ginning, primarily used in the production of cellulose derivatives. They are classified under HTS 1404.20.00.00 as vegetable products not elsewhere specified, specifically cotton linters, distinct from longer cotton lint in Chapter 52. This raw form has not undergone chemical processing for textile use.
Bleached Cotton Linters
Bleached cotton linters are cotton seed fuzz fibers that have undergone mild bleaching to remove impurities while retaining their fibrous structure for industrial use. HTS 1404.20.00.00 covers these as minimally processed cotton linters, not rendered suitable solely for textiles per Chapter notes. They serve as feedstock for high-purity cellulose in filters and explosives.
High-Purity Cotton Linters Pulp
High-purity cotton linters pulp is produced by alkali purification of linters to achieve alpha-cellulose content over 95% for specialty applications. Still classified under HTS 1404.20.00.00 as it remains unprocessed vegetable linters per chapter notes, prior to dissolution. Primarily used in nitrocellulose lacquers and medical films.
Cotton Linters for Nitrocellulose Production
Special-grade cotton linters selected for consistent fiber length and low impurities, ideal for nitration into nitrocellulose. HTS 1404.20.00.00 applies as these are raw or lightly purified vegetable linters, excluded from textile chapters. Used in inks, coatings, and propellants.
Depitted Cotton Linters
Depitted cotton linters have seeds fully removed and fibers mechanically cleaned, retaining short fuzz structure for processing. Classified under HTS 1404.20.00.00 as processed but untextile vegetable linters per chapter exclusions. Common input for acetate rayon and cellophane precursors.