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 v2022 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 diverse range of lubricating preparations and materials used in the treatment of textiles and similar products. These specialized formulations play a crucial role in various industries, from manufacturing and transportation to textiles and consumer goods. As a key component in the global supply chain, the products under this code contribute to the efficient operation of machinery, the preservation of materials, and the overall competitiveness of the industries they serve.

Production process

The production of lubricating preparations and textile treatment materials under HS code 3403 typically involves the blending and formulation of various base oils, additives, and other chemical components. Manufacturers may employ techniques such as solvent extraction, chemical synthesis, and emulsification to create the desired lubricating and treatment properties. The specific production methods can vary depending on the intended application and the required performance characteristics of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 3403 products include base oils, such as mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oils, as well as a range of specialized additives like antioxidants, anti-wear agents, and viscosity modifiers. Manufacturers may also require specialized equipment, such as blending tanks, mixing machinery, and packaging systems, to ensure the consistent quality and performance of the final products.

Production outputs

The lubricating preparations and textile treatment materials produced under HS code 3403 are used in a wide range of applications, including 3401 Soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap; organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap; paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, 3402 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401), and 5903 Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902. These products help to improve the performance, durability, and appearance of a wide range of materials and equipment.

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/v2022/34'>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/v2022/3403'>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/v2022/3401'>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/v2022/3402'>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/v2022/3404'>3404: Waxes; artificial, prepared</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3405'>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/v2022/3406'>3406: Candles, tapers and the like</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3407'>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/v2022/340311'>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/v2022/340319'>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/v2022/340391'>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/v2022/340399'>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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