Warp Sizing Lubricant Compound from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document compatibility with PVA/PVP sizing agents for classification support
• Avoid retail packaging that might suggest consumer use (reclass to household products)
• Test for exact petroleum content; slight variations change duty rates significantly