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U.S. imports of cotton linters pulp (HS 470610) totaled $231K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Cotton Linters Pulp paid $45K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $231K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cotton Linters Pulp imports of $231K in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $208K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDerived from the short fibers remaining on cottonseed after ginning, cotton linters pulp is a high-alpha-cellulose specialty product used in cigarette paper, currency paper, technical filter media, and as a feedstock for cellulose derivatives such as microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose. Unlike wood-based pulps, it enters under 4706100000 and is not subject to the same fiber-species classification nuances that govern chapter 47's wood pulp headings. Spain leads US imports of this product, with China and Norway also among the top suppliers — a geographically diverse sourcing pattern that reflects both cotton-processing infrastructure and specialty paper industry demand.
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Cotton linters pulp (4706100000) is derived from cottonseed fiber, not wood, and is classified under heading 4706 regardless of its alpha-cellulose content. Dissolving-grade woodpulp (heading 4702) must originate from wood species processed to remove hemicelluloses. The fiber source — cotton versus wood — is the primary classification criterion, and mill certificates identifying the raw material are essential documentation.
The primary drivers are specialty paper manufacturing (currency, cigarette, and filter papers), pharmaceutical and food-grade microcrystalline cellulose production, and industrial cellulose ether manufacturing. These are relatively low-volume but high-value applications, making cotton linters pulp a niche import commodity compared to commodity wood pulps.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $88K | $2.3M | +$2.2M |
| BRAZIL | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| GERMANY | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $511K | +$511K |
| BELGIUM | -- | $448K | +$448K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4706100000 | COTTON LINTERS PULP | $231K | 19.46% | $45K |
COTTON LINTERS PULP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4706100000 | COTTON LINTERS PULP | $6.7M |
COTTON LINTERS PULP
4.0K ctn
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, SODA ETC. N DIS S BL & BL CONIF
HS 470321
CHEM WOODPULP, SODA ETC, N DIS S BL & BL NONCONIF
HS 470329
CHEM WDPULP SULFITE EX DSSLVNG GR CONIF SEMI/BLECH
HS 470421
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, DISSOLVING GRADES
HS 470200
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR CONIF, UNBLEACH
HS 470311
SEMICHEMICAL WOODPULP
HS 470500
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | -- | $6.7M | +$6.7M |
| Massachusetts | $144K | -- | -$144K |
| Ohio | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $5.0M | +$5.0M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $88K | $239K | +$152K |