Pulp; cotton linters pulp

HS v2022 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 crucial role in the global economy, contributing to the sustainability of various supply chains.

Production process

The production of cotton linter pulp typically involves a series of mechanical and chemical processes. First, the cotton linters are separated from the cotton fibers during the ginning process. The linters are then subjected to pulping, which can be done using either chemical or mechanical methods. Chemical pulping often involves the use of sodium hydroxide or other alkaline solutions to break down the cellulose fibers, while mechanical pulping relies on physical means, such as grinding or refining, to achieve the desired pulp consistency. The resulting pulp is then washed, bleached, and refined to meet the specific requirements of its intended applications.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of cotton linter pulp is, of course, the cotton linters themselves. These linters are a byproduct of the cotton ginning process, where they are separated from the cotton fibers. In addition to the raw cotton linters, the production of cotton linter pulp may also require various chemicals, such as sodium hydroxide or other alkaline solutions, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the pulping, washing, and refining processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 470610 is the cotton linter pulp itself, which is then used as a raw material in a variety of industries. Some of the main industries that consume cotton linter pulp include 470710 Pulp; of fibrous cellulosic material, other than cotton linters, 480100 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, 480200 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size), and 560311 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: Of man-made filaments: Weighing not more than 25 g/m².

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 470610.

Older versions

Family tree for pulp; cotton linters pulp

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/47'>47: Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4706'>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/v2022/470610'>470610: Pulp; cotton linters pulp</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/470620'>470620: Pulp; of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/470630'>470630: Pulp; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/470691'>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/v2022/470692'>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/v2022/470693'>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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