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Polyamide Dental Floss Monofilament from Japan

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.

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

• 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