Polyester Dental Floss Monofilament

Texturized polyester monofilament for dental floss, sized 67+ decitex and ≤1 mm cross-section. Fits HTS 5404.19.80.80 as other synthetic monofilament.

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.

3306.10.00Lower: 10% vs 41.9%

If waxed and retail packaged as floss

Oral hygiene dentifrices include floss in Chapter 33.

3006.70.00Lower: 5% vs 41.9%

If sterilized for medical floss

Pharmaceutical preparations for dental use in Chapter 30.

3917.29.00Lower: 38.1% vs 41.9%

If heavily waxed plastic tube form

Wax-dominated composition classifies as plastic tubing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA compliance docs required alongside HTS; declare as bulk floss material

Test for wax coating; heavy coating may trigger plastics review

Spools under 50g risk 3306 classification if retail packaged