4706.10.00.00 - Cotton linters pulp

HTS Code 4706.10.00.00 specifically classifies "Cotton linters pulp." This material is derived from the short fibers that remain attached to cottonseed after the primary ginning process for textile-grade cotton. These linters are a byproduct of cotton production and are processed into pulp for various industrial applications, distinct from wood pulp or other cellulosic fibers.

This category is differentiated from its siblings by its specific origin material. HTS 4706.20.00.00 covers pulps made from recovered paper or paperboard waste, while 4706.30.00.00 pertains to pulps made from bamboo. The classification of 4706.10.00.00 is strictly limited to the cellulosic pulp obtained from cotton linters, highlighting its unique source material and processing.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 4706.10.00.00 has no further subcategories. Classification under this code relies on the verification that the pulp is indeed derived from cotton linters, as opposed to other plant fibers or recycled paper products. Key classification considerations would include the physical and chemical properties of the pulp, confirming its origin from the short fibers of the cottonseed.