Synthetic Textile Finishing Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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