Furskin Processing Lubricant

Specialized lubricant for treating furskins during dressing and dyeing processes to prevent fiber damage and improve handle. Formulated with synthetic esters rather than petroleum oils. HTS 3403.91.50.00 covers this as a preparation for furskin treatment excluding high petroleum content products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3403.91Same rate: 41.5%

If dedicated furskin treatment preparations

Some tariff schedules separate furskin-specific lubricants into distinct subheadings.

3305.90.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If containing soap and marketed for personal care

Preparations with soap for hair or skin care containing animal-derived furskin treatments excluded per Chapter notes.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 41.5%

If predominantly petroleum-based

High petroleum content (>70%) classifies under Chapter 27 petroleum oils rather than prepared lubricants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document furskin-specific testing data to differentiate from general textile lubricants

Check for anti-corrosion additives that might trigger reclassification to 3403.19

Maintain certificates of analysis showing <70% petroleum oils to avoid higher-duty categories

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