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Industrial Felt Lubricating Oil

A preparation for oiling industrial felt used in machinery and conveyor systems. It contains less than 70% petroleum with anti-wear additives, preventing compression and extending felt life. This product falls under tariff item 3403.11.90 as a preparation for the treatment of other materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%—6%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇺🇸United States6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

3403.19.11Lower: Free vs 6%

If the preparation is for machinery lubrication and contains petroleum oils

This item covers other lubricating preparations with petroleum oils, which may apply if the product is used primarily for machinery.

3403.91.10Lower: Free vs 6%

If the preparation contains no petroleum oils

This item covers treatment preparations without petroleum oils, which may apply if the product is synthetic.

2710.19.10Lower: Free vs 6%

If the product is primarily a petroleum oil with additives

If the petroleum oil content is 70% or more, it may be classified under Chapter 27.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the petroleum oil content is below 70% by weight and document this with a lab report

• Ensure the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, as those are excluded from Chapter 34

• Consider a CBSA ruling if the product's use on felt is unique

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