Pulp; cotton linters pulp

HS v2017 Code: 470610

About pulp; cotton linters pulp

HS code 470610 covers the pulp derived from cotton linters, a valuable byproduct of the cotton ginning process. Cotton linter pulp is an important raw material used in a wide range of industries, from textiles and paper production to the manufacture of high-quality explosives and cellulose-based products. As a renewable and biodegradable resource, cotton linter pulp plays a significant role in the global economy, contributing to the sustainability of various supply chains.

Production process

The production of cotton linter pulp typically involves a multi-step process. First, the cotton linters are separated from the cotton fibers during the ginning process. The linters are then washed, bleached, and chemically treated to remove impurities and produce a high-quality pulp. Depending on the intended application, the pulp may undergo further processing, such as refining or chemical modification, to enhance its properties and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of cotton linter pulp is, of course, the cotton linters themselves. These short, fine fibers are a byproduct of the cotton ginning process and are typically collected and processed by specialized pulp manufacturers. In addition to the raw cotton linters, the production process may require various chemicals, such as bleaching agents, solvents, and additives, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the pulping, refining, and processing stages.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 470610 is the cotton linter pulp, which is then used as a raw material in a variety of downstream industries. This pulp may be further processed and incorporated into 470710 Pulp; mechanical or 470720 Pulp; chemical, dissolving grades for use in the production of paper, textiles, and other cellulose-based products. Additionally, the cotton linter pulp can be used in the manufacture of 3912 Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, such as nitrocellulose and other cellulose-based chemicals.

Revisions to 470610

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 470610. The most recent 1 version of this code (470610) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 470610 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for pulp; cotton linters pulp

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/47'>47: Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4706'>4706: Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470610'>470610: Pulp; cotton linters pulp</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470620'>470620: Pulp; of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470630'>470630: Pulp; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470691'>470691: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, mechanical</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470692'>470692: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, chemical</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470693'>470693: Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than of bamboo or fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or from cotton linters pulp, obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes</a>"]

    

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