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Textile Finishing Oil Emulsion from Germany

A water-based emulsion of lubricants and softeners applied during textile finishing to improve fabric handle and reduce friction. It falls under HTS 3403.91.10.00 as a preparation of a kind used for the oil or grease treatment of textile materials, containing less than 70% petroleum oils.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify petroleum oil content is below 70% via lab testing for correct classification; provide technical data sheets showing textile treatment use; ensure SDS includes composition details for customs