Synthetic Textile Finishing Oil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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