Bleached Cotton Linters from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document bleaching process details to distinguish from fully processed cellulose; label moisture content accurately as it affects valuation; watch for contamination that could trigger Section XI exclusions for textile materials