HS Code 3403Lubricating 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
4 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 7 in Chapter 34 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3403 is the Harmonized System heading for lubricants and for preparations that oil or grease textiles and leather. This page explains what it covers, how to pick a subcode, and where to find who trades it.
Goods answering to “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” split into 4 six-digit codes, 340311 through 340399. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 3 of 7 in Chapter 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, which runs to 24 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3403
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 340391 | Lubricating preparations; for the treatment of textile and similar materials (leather, furskins etc), (not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals) |
| 340399 | Lubricating preparations; other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals |
What product does HS code 3403 refer to?
Heading 3403 is for lubricating preparations. These are products made to cut friction between moving parts. The heading also takes preparations used to oil or grease textiles, leather and furskins.
There is one big rule. The heading leaves out any preparation that holds 70 percent or more petroleum oils, or oils from bituminous minerals, by weight. Those products belong in another heading. If your lubricant holds that much mineral oil, check it in the HS code classifier before you file.
You may also see this heading called HSN code 3403 or HTS code 3403. The four-digit heading is the same in each system. Countries can add more digits after the six-digit level, so check your national code list too.
HS code 340399 meaning and the other subcodes
The four subcodes come down to two questions. Answer both and you have your code.
Question one is about use. Is the product meant to treat textiles, leather or furskins? Question two is about mineral oil. Does the product hold under 70 percent petroleum or bituminous oils, or none at all?
Code 340399 is the answer when the use is anything other than textile treatment and the product has no petroleum oils at all. Here is the full map.
- 340311: textile or leather treatment, with some petroleum oil (under the limit).
- 340319: any other use, with some petroleum oil (under the limit).
- 340391: textile or leather treatment, with no petroleum oil.
HS code for lubricating preparations of heading 3403 and its neighbours
Chapter 34 mixes many products that look alike on a shelf. A few contrasts help you avoid a wrong code.
They clean things. They do not lubricate. Heading 3404 covers prepared waxes. Heading 3405 covers polishes, creams and scouring pastes for furniture, footwear, floors, glass or metal. A polish gives a surface shine, while a lubricant helps parts move.
Soap sits in heading 3401. Candles sit in heading 3406. Go back to the chapter page to see the whole range.
Find importers and exporters of heading 3403 lubricating preparations
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Nearby headings in Chapter 34
- 3401Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in…4 codes
- 3402Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including…7 codes
- 3404Waxes; artificial, prepared2 codes
- 3405Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form…5 codes
- 3406Candles, tapers and the like1 code
- 3407Modelling pastes, including those for children; dental wax, impression…1 code
Who ships under 3403?
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Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 3403: common questions
What products fall under heading 3403?
Lubricating preparations, and preparations used to oil or grease textiles, leather and furskins. They must not hold 70 percent or more petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
What does code 340399 mean?
It is for lubricating preparations used for anything other than treating textiles and similar materials. These products contain no petroleum oils and no oils from bituminous minerals.
What is the difference between 340319 and 340399?
Both are for uses other than textile treatment. Code 340319 allows some petroleum oils below the limit, while 340399 allows none.
Which code covers lubricants for treating textiles or leather?
Use 340311 if the product holds some petroleum oils below the limit. Use 340391 if it holds none.
Are lubricants with 70 percent or more petroleum oil classified under this heading?
No. Heading 3403 leaves them out. Use the HS code classifier to find the right heading for them.
How can I find importers and exporters of 3403 products?
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