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
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
• 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