Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils

In plain English

This category covers lubricating preparations and products used to treat oils or greases on textiles and similar materials like leather and furskins, provided they do not contain 70% or more petroleum or bituminous mineral oils. The items are divided based on whether they are intended for treating textiles and whether they contain less than 70% or no petroleum-based oils. One group includes products for textile treatment with some petroleum content, while another covers non-textile uses with similar oil levels. A third group handles textile treatment without petroleum oils, and the final group covers other uses that also lack these specific oils.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 34 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

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