Synthetic Textile Finishing Oil

A low-viscosity synthetic lubricant used in textile manufacturing to reduce friction during weaving and knitting processes. It contains less than 70% petroleum oils and is specifically formulated for treating textile materials to improve processing efficiency. Classified under HTS 3403.91.50.00 as a preparation for textile treatment not based predominantly on petroleum oils.

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.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 41.5%

If containing 70% or more petroleum oils

Preparations exceeding 70% petroleum oil threshold shift to the general lubricating preparations subheading.

3809.91.00.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If primarily functioning as a finishing agent rather than lubricant

Textile finishing preparations without significant lubricating properties fall under Chapter 38 for chemical finishing agents.

3405.90.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If sold in retail aerosol containers

Consumer-packaged preparations for household textile care may classify as polishing or cleaning preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify petroleum oil content is below 70% by weight through lab testing for proper classification

Include technical data sheets showing intended use for textile treatment to support Customs declaration

Avoid misclassification as general lubricants (3403.19) by documenting specific textile application

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Leather Softening Emulsion

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