Warp Sizing Compound Lubricant from China
A low-petroleum oil-based compound applied to warp yarns to reduce abrasion during weaving. It contains lubricants and antistatic agents for high-speed textile machinery, classified in HTS 3403.11.40.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure invoice describes as 'warp size lubricant' not generic oil to prevent reclassification
• Comply with TSCA pre-notice if new chemical components exceed thresholds