HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3403.11 – 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
HS code 3403.11 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for textile spinning oils, leather fatliquors, wool lubricants, coning oils and fiber lubricants.
What HS 3403.11 covers
This code pertains to lubricating preparations specifically formulated for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins, and similar materials, containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. These specialized lubricants are vital in manufacturing processes, improving the workability, softness, and finish of materials. For textiles, they act as spinning oils, sizing agents, or softeners; for leather, they are used as fatliquors to impart flexibility and strength. The trade involves chemical companies supplying textile mills, tanneries, and fur processors globally. Importers are typically manufacturers seeking to enhance product quality and process efficiency, while exporters are often specialty chemical producers. Key aspects include compatibility with specific materials, environmental considerations, and performance under various processing conditions.
- Covers
- Textile spinning oils
- Leather fatliquors
- Wool lubricants
- Coning oils
- Fiber lubricants
- Softening agents for textiles
- Fur dressing oils
- Examples
- CHT Bezaktiv
- BASF Basosoft
- Clariant Sandolub
- Croda Crodamol
- Tanatex Tanaterge
Codes often confused with 3403.11
Common mistake. These can be confused with other lubricating preparations not for textiles (340319) or those containing no petroleum oils (340391). The specific application and petroleum content are critical for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 340311, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 340311 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $131M 35% of world exports
- 2 Germany $97M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $37M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $372M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $154M 39% of world imports
- 2 India $55M 14% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$17M 4.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3403.11 3
Brazil splits HS 3403.11 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3403.11.10 Textile-treating preparations with petroleum oilPara o tratamento de matérias têxteis
- 3403.11.20 Leather-treating preparations with petroleum oilPara o tratamento de couros e peles
- 3403.11.90 Other treating preparations with petroleum oilOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 34.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3403.11
What is HS code 340311?
HS code 340311 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This code pertains to lubricating preparations specifically formulated for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins, and similar materials, containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. These specialized lubricants are vital in manufacturing processes, improving the workability, softness, and finish of materials. For textiles, they act as spinning oils, sizing agents, or softeners; for leather, they are used as fatliquors to impart flexibility and strength. The trade involves chemical companies supplying textile mills, tanneries, and fur processors globally. Importers are typically manufacturers seeking to enhance product quality and process efficiency, while exporters are often specialty chemical producers. Key aspects include compatibility with specific materials, environmental considerations, and performance under various processing conditions.
What products fall under HS code 340311?
Textile spinning oils, Leather fatliquors, Wool lubricants, Coning oils, Fiber lubricants, Softening agents for textiles, Fur dressing oils
What are common misclassifications for HS code 340311?
These can be confused with other lubricating preparations not for textiles (340319) or those containing no petroleum oils (340391). The specific application and petroleum content are critical for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 340311?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 340311 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($131M, 35% of world exports), Germany ($97M) and the United States ($37M). World exports came to about $372M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 340311?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 340311 in UN Comtrade data were China ($154M, 39% of world imports), India ($55M) and Vietnam (about $17M). World imports came to about $398M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 340311 structured?
HS code 340311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (34) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 340311?
Brazil splits HS code 340311 into 3 NCM codes: 3403.11.10 (Textile-treating preparations with petroleum oil), 3403.11.20 (Leather-treating preparations with petroleum oil), 3403.11.90 (Other treating preparations with petroleum oil). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.