Unbleached Cotton Linters Pulp Bale

Unbleached cotton linters pulp in compressed bales retains natural color from linter fibers, suitable for cost-sensitive derivative production. HTS 4706.10.00.00 covers this pulp from recovered fibrous cellulosic material without specifying bleach status. Common feedstock for lower-grade viscose and nitrates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6310.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If classified as cotton waste/scrap

Unpulped cotton linter waste falls under Chapter 63 rags/waste, not processed pulp in Chapter 47.

4805.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If fluffed for filter paper production

Pulp formed into fluting medium paper classifies under Chapter 48, beyond raw pulp stage.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ventilated containers to prevent mold in unbleached pulp, which could result in rejection or reclassification

Provide fiber length distribution data, as short linters distinguish from longer cotton waste

Confirm no chemical additives; pure pulp avoids plastics chapter misrouting

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