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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≥70% petroleum oils and not textile-specific
High petroleum content without material treatment function shifts to Chapter 27 as lubricating oil.
If <50% petroleum oils
Lower petroleum content moves to other textile treatment preparations in same heading.
If sold as industrial chemical preparation without lubrication claim
Lacks lubricant base, classified as other chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify petroleum oil content via lab analysis to confirm ≥50% threshold for this subheading
• Include technical data sheets proving textile-specific use to avoid reclassification as general lubricant
• Ensure SDS includes exact composition to prevent customs disputes on 'basic constituents'
Related Products under HTS 3403.11.20.00
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.
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.