Crest 3D White Whitening Toothpaste from China
A fluoride toothpaste designed for whitening teeth and cavity protection, containing mild abrasives and whitening agents. It falls under HTS 3306.90.00.00 as a preparation for oral hygiene beyond dentifrices, suitable for retail sale in tubes. This classification covers general oral care pastes not specifically categorized elsewhere in heading 3306.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify ingredient labeling complies with FDA cosmetic regulations for oral care products; include Safety Data Sheets for customs clearance
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as medicinal if fluoride content exceeds cosmetic thresholds