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Synthetic Textile Finishing Oil from Germany

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.

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% 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