Polypropylene Artificial Dental Floss Monofilament from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16.9%

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

Import Tips

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