Product classification
HS code for Lubricant: 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.
Classification of lubricant under HS 3403.19
Lubricating preparations are classified under HS code 3403.19 based on their chemical composition and intended industrial application. Chapter 34 of the Harmonized System covers soaps, organic surface-active agents, and lubricating preparations. Heading 3403 is specifically designed for preparations that are used to reduce friction, protect against wear, or prevent corrosion, provided they do not contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils. The 70% threshold is a critical dividing line; preparations exceeding this limit are generally classified in Chapter 27. Subheading 3403.19 serves as a residual category for lubricating preparations that contain some petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals (but less than 70%) and are not intended for the treatment of textile materials, leather, or furskins. This code frequently applies to advanced synthetic lubricants, cutting oils, and specialized greases where the base fluid is a synthetic ester or polyalphaolefin (PAO), but a small amount of petroleum-based carrier oil is present for additive solubility.
- Covers
- Synthetic motor oils containing less than 70% petroleum
- Semi-synthetic industrial gear oils
- Anti-rust preparations containing petroleum oils
- Mold release agents based on lubricating oils
- Hydraulic fluids with low petroleum content
- Greases containing petroleum oils for mechanical lubrication
- Also under 3403.19
- Mobil 1 Synthetic Blend
- Shell Rotella T5
- Castrol GTX High Mileage
- Valvoline MaxLife
- Total Rubia TIR
Codes often confused with 3403.19
Common mistake. Lubricants are most commonly misclassified under HS code 2710.19, which is for lubricating oils containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils. They may also be confused with 3403.11, which is specifically for preparations used for the treatment of textile materials, leather, or furskins. Additionally, pure chemical additives for lubricants are classified under heading 3811 rather than 3403.
Top exporters and importers of HS 340319 (the code used for lubricant), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 340319 (the code used for lubricant) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 340319, not only lubricant.
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 lubricant
Brazil classifies lubricant under NCM 3403.19.00: HS 3403.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lubricant
What is the HS code for Lubricant?
The HS code for Lubricant is 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).
How do I classify Lubricant for customs?
Lubricant is classified under HS code 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for synthetic lubricants?
Synthetic lubricants containing less than 70% petroleum oil are classified under HS code 3403.19.
Why is the petroleum percentage important for classification?
The percentage determines whether the product falls under Chapter 27 (70% or more petroleum) or Chapter 34 (less than 70% petroleum).
Which countries are the top exporters of lubricant (HS 340319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 340319 (the code used for lubricant) 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 lubricant (HS 340319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 340319 (the code used for lubricant) 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.
Is the HS code for Lubricant the same in all countries?
The base HS code 340319 for Lubricant is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for lubricant in Brazil?
In Brazil, lubricant (HS 340319) is classified under NCM 3403.19.00.