Synthetic Fabric Lubricant Emulsion
An oil-in-water emulsion applied to synthetic yarns to reduce friction during weaving and knitting. With over 50% bituminous mineral oils, it fits HTS 3403.11.20.00 for textile treatment preparations. Designed for high-speed textile machinery compatibility.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily surface-active agents without dominant petroleum oils
Surface tension reduction properties dominate, moving to organic surface-active preparations.
If for ≥70% petroleum content in bulk form
Exceeds exclusion threshold for basic petroleum oils in Chapter 27.
If for leather/furskin treatment instead of textiles
Material specificity changes subheading within lubricating preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide emulsion stability test results showing compliance with Chapter 34 surface-active definitions if questioned
• Label containers with 'for textile use only' to support classification over general lubricants
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on petroleum-based emulsions from certain origins
Related Products under HTS 3403.11.20.00
Textile Finishing Oil with Petroleum Base
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 under HTS 3403.11.20.00 as a preparation specifically for textile material treatment. This excludes simple bulk lubricants without textile-specific formulation.
Warp Sizing Lubricant Compound
Petroleum-based compound added to warp sizing agents to improve weaving efficiency, over 50% oils from bituminous minerals. Falls under HTS 3403.11.20.00 as textile treatment preparation. Reduces beam breaks in shuttleless looms.
Needle Loom Lubrication Emulsion
Emulsion for lubricating fibers in needle looms during nonwoven production, containing 60% petroleum oils. Classified HTS 3403.11.20.00 for textile material treatment. Enhances fiber entanglement without staining.
Carpet Yarn Beam Oil
Heavy oil for carpet yarn beams to prevent sticking during tufting, 58% petroleum content. Under HTS 3403.11.20.00 as textile treatment. Specific for nylon/polypropylene yarns.
Technical Textile Impregnation Oil
Oil for impregnating technical textiles like geotextiles, 55% petroleum for water repellency. Classified HTS 3403.11.20.00. Used in coating lines.
Cotton Spinning Oil Preparation
Specialized oil blend for cotton spinning to prevent fiber breakage and static, containing 55% petroleum distillates. Classified under HTS 3403.11.20.00 due to its textile treatment function and petroleum oil content. Essential for ring spinning processes.