Alpha Cellulose Cotton Linters Pulp from China
Alpha cellulose pulp from cotton linters boasts 99%+ pure cellulose content, extracted via purification from seed fibers. Under HTS 4706.10.00.00 for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic material, distinguished from wood pulps by source. Primarily used in high-end cellulose derivatives like cellophane.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Conduct pre-shipment alpha-cellulose assays using TAPPI standards to preempt customs disputes
• Declare exact bale weights accurately; discrepancies often lead to valuation challenges
• Partner with FDA-registered suppliers if downstream use is food-contact packaging