Raw Cotton Linters Pulp from Mexico
Cotton linters pulp is derived from the short fibers remaining on cotton seeds after ginning, processed into a pulp form from this cellulosic material. It falls under HTS 4706.10.00.00 as pulp of other fibrous cellulosic material, specifically cotton linters, which are a natural byproduct rather than wood-based. This high-purity pulp is valued for its alpha-cellulose content exceeding 95%.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify alpha-cellulose content via lab testing to confirm classification under 4706, avoiding misclassification as waste under Chapter 47
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and insoluble fraction to meet CBP documentation requirements
• Ensure supplier provides origin certificates, as duty-free status may apply under certain trade agreements like USMCA