HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3403.19 – 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
HS code 3403.19 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for synthetic blend engine oils, hydraulic fluids (petroleum blend), gear oils (petroleum blend), compressor oils (petroleum blend) and greases (petroleum blend).
What HS 3403.19 covers
This code covers lubricating preparations (other than those for textiles and similar materials) containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This broad category includes a vast range of industrial and automotive lubricants where petroleum oils are present but not as the predominant component, often blended with synthetic base oils and a complex array of additives. These preparations are designed for specific performance characteristics such as extreme pressure resistance, anti-wear properties, or high-temperature stability. International trade is dominated by major oil companies and specialty lubricant manufacturers, supplying diverse sectors from automotive and machinery to marine and power generation. Importers seek performance-driven lubricants for their equipment, while exporters leverage advanced formulation technologies. Understanding the specific application and the blend composition is crucial for trade.
- Covers
- Synthetic blend engine oils
- Hydraulic fluids (petroleum blend)
- Gear oils (petroleum blend)
- Compressor oils (petroleum blend)
- Greases (petroleum blend)
- Metalworking fluids (petroleum blend)
- Turbine oils (petroleum blend)
- Examples
- Mobil 1 Synthetic Blend
- Shell Rotella T5
- Castrol GTX High Mileage
- Valvoline MaxLife
- Total Rubia TIR
Codes often confused with 3403.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with pure petroleum oils (Chapter 27) or lubricating preparations with no petroleum oils (340399). The 'less than 70% petroleum' and 'not for textiles' criteria are key distinctions.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 340319, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 340319 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.0% 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 Germany $1.3B 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $886M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $532M 10% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $414M 8.0% of world imports
- 2 China $411M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $376M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $5.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 3403.19
Brazil does not split HS 3403.19: its NCM code is 3403.19.00.
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 3403.19
What is HS code 340319?
HS code 340319 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This code covers lubricating preparations (other than those for textiles and similar materials) containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. This broad category includes a vast range of industrial and automotive lubricants where petroleum oils are present but not as the predominant component, often blended with synthetic base oils and a complex array of additives. These preparations are designed for specific performance characteristics such as extreme pressure resistance, anti-wear properties, or high-temperature stability. International trade is dominated by major oil companies and specialty lubricant manufacturers, supplying diverse sectors from automotive and machinery to marine and power generation. Importers seek performance-driven lubricants for their equipment, while exporters leverage advanced formulation technologies. Understanding the specific application and the blend composition is crucial for trade.
What products fall under HS code 340319?
Synthetic blend engine oils, Hydraulic fluids (petroleum blend), Gear oils (petroleum blend), Compressor oils (petroleum blend), Greases (petroleum blend), Metalworking fluids (petroleum blend), Turbine oils (petroleum blend)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 340319?
This code is often confused with pure petroleum oils (Chapter 27) or lubricating preparations with no petroleum oils (340399). The 'less than 70% petroleum' and 'not for textiles' criteria are key distinctions.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 340319?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 340319 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.3B, 25% of world exports), the United States ($886M) and France ($532M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 340319?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 340319 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($414M, 8.0% of world imports), China ($411M) and Canada ($376M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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 340319 structured?
HS code 340319 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 340319?
In Brazil, HS code 340319 is NCM 3403.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.