HS 3306.20.00

Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss)

Total duty from China

8%

  • MFN 8%
  • GST 5% (recoverable)

Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $800 → GST 5% $540 (recoverable) → total $11,340

Compliance checks

Permits and OGD requirements

Health Canada · Human DrugsPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL); each drug needs a DIN; official processing time 250 days.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC02, HC07, HC29, HC31 + Product category HC05

Health Canada · Medical DevicesPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL); official processing time 120 days.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30 + Product category HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14

Health Canada · Natural Health ProductsPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a site licence; each product needs an NPN; official processing time up to 90 business days.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29 + Product category HC15

Health Canada · Consumer Product Safety

At customs entry, the importer or broker submits product data; no permit needed.

  1. Intended use HC21 + Product category HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37
  2. Intended use HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27 + Product category HC37

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Data updated: 2026-10-12

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