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
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
• 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