Furskin Processing Lubricant from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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 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