Synthetic Fabric Softener Lubricant from China
A lubricant preparation with synthetic esters and minimal petroleum oils for softening synthetic fabrics like polyester during knitting. It reduces friction and static, fitting HTS 3403.11.40.00 for textile material treatments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
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
• Label products clearly as 'textile lubricant' to distinguish from laundry softeners (3402)
• Provide end-use statements from buyers confirming textile processing application
• Test for surface tension per Chapter 34 notes to validate as organic surface-active agent if blended