Alpha Cellulose Cotton Linters Pulp from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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