Depitted Cotton Linters from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing logs showing no chemical delignification; declare bale weights precisely for accurate duty calculation; inspect for pesticide residues meeting EPA import standards