Polyester Dental Floss Monofilament from China
Waxed or plain polyester monofilament for oral hygiene, 67+ decitex and <1 mm thick for effective cleaning. Falls under HTS 5404.19.80.40 as polyester synthetic monofilament, separate from finer floss yarns. Often flavored for consumer use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
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
• Include FDA registration and material safety data for health product imports
• Specify 'unwaxed monofilament' if applicable; waxing doesn't change HTS but affects valuation
• Test for decitex compliance to avoid yarn headings