Needle Loom Lubrication Emulsion
Needle Loom Lubrication Emulsion is an emulsion for lubricating fibers in needle looms during nonwoven production, containing 60% petroleum oils. It enhances fiber entanglement without staining and is a textile material treatment. This product is classified under tariff item 3403.11.10 as a lubricating oil preparation based in part on petroleum for textile materials.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the emulsion is used for general lubrication
This item covers other petroleum-based lubricating preparations.
If the petroleum oil content is 70% or more
Preparations with high petroleum content are excluded from heading 34.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the emulsion's petroleum oil content and its use in nonwoven production to support classification
• Ensure the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, which is excluded from Chapter 34
• Keep records of the product's formulation for CBSA verification
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