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Textile Finishing Oil with Petroleum Base

Textile Finishing Oil with Petroleum Base is a high-viscosity oil used in textile finishing processes to soften and lubricate fabrics during manufacturing. It contains over 50% petroleum oils by weight, qualifying it as a preparation for textile 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 CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3403.11.90Lower: 6% vs 6.5%

If the oil is used for general lubrication

This item covers other petroleum-based lubricating preparations.

3809.91.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the product is a finishing agent with other functions

Finishing agents for textiles are classified in heading 38.09 when not primarily lubricating.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the oil is used specifically for textile finishing to qualify under 3403.11.10

• Provide the CBSA with the product's petroleum oil content and application details

• Ensure the product does not contain soap or other surface-active agents that would reclassify it

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