Polyamide Dental Floss Monofilament
Nylon-based monofilament for dental floss, waxed or flavored, 0.05-0.1mm thick. Classed in HTS 5404.19.80.20 for polyamide mono >67 decitex ≤1mm, as textile material pre-assembly. Excludes multifil or finer threads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If heavily waxed plastic-like
Processed monofil resembling plastic floss profiles under Chapter 39.
If ultra-fine floss <67 decitex
Finer polyamide monofil for specialty floss under 5402.
If imported as finished dental floss product
Assembled, cut floss with wax/flavor is pharmaceutical preparation in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare as bulk monofil, not finished floss, to avoid 9018 medical classification
• Certify decitex and provide wax content details; high wax may trigger plastics review
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