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Polyester Dental Floss Monofilament from Japan

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

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

• 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

Polyester Dental Floss Monofilament from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5404.19.80.80