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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+35.0%41.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪Germany6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇯🇵Japan6.9%+10.0%16.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3916.90.30Lower: 41.5% vs 41.9%

If heavily waxed plastic-like

Processed monofil resembling plastic floss profiles under Chapter 39.

5402Lower: 17.5% vs 41.9%

If ultra-fine floss <67 decitex

Finer polyamide monofil for specialty floss under 5402.

3006.70.00Lower: 5% vs 41.9%

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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