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Knitting Oil Emulsion

Knitting Oil Emulsion is an aqueous emulsion lubricant for knitting machine needles and fabrics to prevent snagging. It falls under this tariff item as a preparation for textile material treatment, with a low petroleum base.

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.

3403.91.10Lower: Free vs 6%

If used for leather or furskin treatment

This alternative applies when the emulsion is used on leather or furskins instead of textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the emulsion is not a separate chemically defined compound

• Provide CBSA with the product's formulation to confirm petroleum content

• Classify based on the primary function of textile treatment

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