High-Purity Cotton Linters Pulp from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide lab test reports confirming alpha-cellulose purity to prevent misclassification; use proper packaging to avoid fiber degradation during transit; comply with REACH-like regulations if destined for EU re-export