Polypropylene Artificial Dental Floss Monofilament

Waxed polypropylene artificial monofilament, 67+ decitex, <1 mm, for oral hygiene floss. HTS 5405.00.30.00 applies to such dimensional artificial monofilaments in Chapter 54.

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.

5402.33Lower: 18% vs 41.9%

If finer than 67 decitex

Thinner floss monofilaments under threshold fall under 5402 synthetic filaments.

3916.20.00Lower: 40.8% vs 41.9%

If PTFE plastic floss

Teflon/fluoropolymer floss is plastic monofilament under Chapter 39, not textile.

3406.00.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 41.9%

If heavily waxed versions

If wax dominates as primary function, reclassifies to Chapter 34 candles/waxes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose wax coating percentage—minimal coatings keep it textile, heavy moves to Chapter 34

Import bulk spools only; consumer-dispensed floss may classify as 3306 oral hygiene complete

Test for filament count; true monofil (single) vs. multifil changes to 5402 finer category

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