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

HS v2017 Code: 3403

About 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

HS code 3403 covers a range of lubricating preparations and related products used in the treatment of textiles, machinery, and other materials. These specialized formulations play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and longevity of industrial equipment, as well as enhancing the performance of various textile and related processes. As a key component of the broader 34 Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plaster industry, this code represents an important segment of the global manufacturing and trade landscape.

Production process

The production of lubricating preparations under HS code 3403 typically involves the blending and formulation of various base oils, additives, and other specialized components. This may include the use of 2710 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils as a primary base, as well as the incorporation of performance-enhancing additives such as anti-wear agents, corrosion inhibitors, and viscosity modifiers. The specific production techniques can vary depending on the intended application and desired properties of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of lubricating preparations under HS code 3403 include a range of base oils, such as mineral oils, synthetic oils, or vegetable-based oils. Additionally, various additives and chemical compounds are used to enhance the performance and characteristics of the final product, including anti-wear agents, friction modifiers, and corrosion inhibitors. Specialized production equipment, such as blending tanks, mixing machinery, and packaging systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 3403 are lubricating preparations and related products used in a wide range of applications, including the treatment of textiles, machinery, and other materials. These products may be consumed by industries covered under 84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, and 39 Plastics and articles thereof, among others, where they play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and performance of equipment and processes.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/34'>34: Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3403'>3403: 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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3401'>3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3402'>3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3404'>3404: Waxes; artificial, prepared</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3405'>3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3406'>3406: Candles, tapers and the like</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3407'>3407: Modelling pastes, including those for children; dental wax, impression compounds, in sets or packings for retail sale or in plates and similar forms; dentistry preparations with plaster base</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340311'>340311: Lubricating preparations; for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340319'>340319: Lubricating preparations; (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340391'>340391: Lubricating preparations; for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/340399'>340399: Lubricating preparations; other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals</a>"]


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