Dental floss Hs Code

Dental floss harmonized system code

Product Overview Dental floss classified under HS Code 330620 refers to thin, flexible filaments specifically manufactured for oral hygiene purposes, used to remove dental plaque and food particles between teeth. These products typically consist of nylon, Teflon (PTFE), or other synthetic polymers, available in waxed, unwaxed, flavored, or unflavored formats. Physically, dental floss is characterized by its tensile strength, diameter (commonly ranging from 0.15 to 0.35 mm), and coating quality, which affect durability and user comfort. Processing involves extrusion, texturizing, and coating to enhance glide and effectiveness. The HS Code 330620 encompasses subcategories such as monofilament floss, multifilament floss, and floss with dental aids (e.g., picks or holders). Commercially, dental floss is distributed across retail channels, dental care facilities, and healthcare institutions, serving as an essential hygiene product in consumer markets worldwide. Its market positioning stems from adherence to stringent quality controls and compatibility with dental health standards, offering reliable performance and compliance with international safety regulations. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full HS Code 330620 falls under Chapter 33 (Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations), Heading 3306 (Preparations for oral or dental hygiene), and Subheading 330620 (Dental floss). This classification is justified by the product’s specific formulation for dental hygiene, distinguishing it from other oral care products such as toothpaste or mouthwash. Trade professionals recognize dental floss under this code for customs tariff assessment and import/export documentation. Standard packaging formats include sealed plastic containers, blister packs, or cardboard boxes, designed to maintain product integrity by protecting against moisture and contamination. Preservation methods focus on hygienic packaging to prevent microbial growth and degradation of polymer materials. Shipping protocols require compliance with international regulations concerning cosmetic and hygiene products, ensuring traceability and quality assurance. Dental floss under HS 330620 must meet recognized quality standards such as ISO 11609 for dental floss and FDA or equivalent regulatory approvals, aligning with WTO requirements and facilitating smooth customs clearance and market access globally.

Dental floss Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Natural oleoresins or vegetable extracts of heading 13.01 or 13.02; (b) Soap or other products of heading 34.01; or (c) Gum, wood or sulphate turpentine or other products of heading 38.05. 2.- The expression “odoriferous substances” in heading 33.02 refers only to the substances of heading 33.01, to odoriferous constituents isolated from those substances or to synthetic aromatics. 3.- Headings 33.03 to 33.07 apply, inter alia, to products, whether or not mixed (other than aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils), suitable for use as goods of these headings and put up in packings of a kind sold by retail for such use. 4.- The expression “perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations” in heading 33.07 applies, inter alia, to the following products : scented sachets; odoriferous preparations which operate by burning; perfumed papers and papers impregnated or coated with cosmetics; contact lens or artificial eye solutions; wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with perfume or cosmetics; animal toilet preparations.