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Reach Mint Dental Floss from Japan

Classic mint-flavored waxed dental floss that glides smoothly between teeth to remove food particles and plaque. Sold in 55-yard retail plastic dispensers, qualifying as yarn for inter-dental cleaning under HTS 3306.20.00.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Maintain consistent retail dispenser design across shipments to prevent reclassification disputes

• Declare exact yardage and material composition on commercial invoices accurately

• Monitor for updates to plastic component recycling codes affecting environmental compliance