Subheading · Chapter 34 · Heading 3403
3403.19: Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous: other
Other lubricants with petroleum oil
Official description Other
3403.19 is the HS subheading for other lubricants with petroleum oil, under heading 3403 in chapter 34.
What you pay
Importing into UK from Barbados
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3403 19 00 00 Other
- 3403 19 10 00 Containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals but not as the basic constituent Free
6% - 3403 19 20 00 Lubricants having a bio-based carbon content of at least 25% by mass and which are biodegradable at a level of at least 60% Free
4% - 3403 19 80 00 Other Free
4%
Additional duties and import rulesBarbados
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Excise dutyExcises
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
Import requirements 1
- Import controlImport control - Waste
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/590
- Documents
- C672 Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
- C669 Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA
- Y923 Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
- C670 Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
- Tariff lines
- on 2 of 3 lines
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | £26.7m | 23.2% | +0.9% |
 France | £21.9m | 19% | -4.9% |
 Belgium | £20.8m | 18% | +35.7% |
 Netherlands | £17.6m | 15.3% | +19.3% |
 Finland | £5.8m | 5.1% | +98,161% |
 United States | £5.4m | 4.7% | -7.3% |
 Italy | £3.6m | 3.1% | +41.7% |
 Spain | £3.1m | 2.7% | +1.3% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$274.8kUS$274.8k+US$8.7m+US$45.5m+> US$256.9m
Exports: 164
- Germany: US$1.1bn
- United States: US$910m
- France: US$599.6m
- Belgium: US$357.1m
- Netherlands: US$256.9m
- Singapore: US$171.6m
- United Kingdom: US$169.8m
- Japan: US$165.3m
- China: US$155.2m
- Italy: US$132.6m
- Switzerland: US$128.7m
- Spain: US$121.2m
- South Korea: US$66.4m
- Poland: US$54.9m
- Türkiye: US$45.5m
- Sweden: US$39m
- Canada: US$38.5m
- Austria: US$31.9m
- India: US$31.6m
- Czechia: US$29.2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$28.9m
- Denmark: US$25m
- Kazakhstan: US$22.7m
- Taiwan: US$21m
- Thailand: US$20.7m
- Lithuania: US$19m
- Brazil: US$16.5m
- Slovenia: US$16.4m
- Hungary: US$15.4m
- Greece: US$15.4m
- Finland: US$11.6m
- Mexico: US$11m
- Malaysia: US$10.3m
- Slovakia: US$10m
- South Africa: US$8.8m
- Australia: US$8.7m
- Estonia: US$8.7m
- Vietnam: US$8.4m
- Belarus: US$6.8m
- Russia: US$6.7m
- Croatia: US$5.6m
- Portugal: US$4.9m
- Latvia: US$4.8m
- Egypt: US$4.6m
- Romania: US$4.6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$4.3m
- Indonesia: US$3.8m
- Colombia: US$3m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2.7m
- Serbia: US$2.7m
- Ireland: US$2.3m
- Argentina: US$2.2m
- Bulgaria: US$1.9m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1.6m
- New Zealand: US$1.4m
- Ukraine: US$1.3m
- Costa Rica: US$1.3m
- Morocco: US$1.3m
- Luxembourg: US$1.2m
- Norway: US$1.1m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2.1mUS$2.1m+US$20.6m+US$63.9m+> US$154.5m
Imports: 220
- Canada: US$368.1m
- China: US$359.1m
- Germany: US$354.2m
- Mexico: US$224.2m
- France: US$175.5m
- Belgium: US$156.8m
- United States: US$154.5m
- Netherlands: US$151.6m
- Italy: US$140.1m
- Poland: US$130.1m
- United Kingdom: US$128.5m
- Türkiye: US$116.8m
- India: US$106.9m
- Spain: US$103.3m
- Czechia: US$84.8m
- Austria: US$83.9m
- Morocco: US$71.6m
- Taiwan: US$70.7m
- Sweden: US$69.1m
- Malaysia: US$68.1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$65.5m
- Vietnam: US$63.9m
- Russia: US$63.5m
- Brazil: US$62.8m
- Singapore: US$62m
- Romania: US$57.8m
- Hungary: US$55.1m
- Denmark: US$55.1m
- South Korea: US$52m
- Slovakia: US$50.9m
- Japan: US$50.4m
- Switzerland: US$50.1m
- Indonesia: US$45.8m
- Australia: US$45.4m
- Saudi Arabia: US$45.3m
- Kazakhstan: US$43.8m
- Finland: US$43.5m
- Thailand: US$40.7m
- Portugal: US$39.2m
- Ukraine: US$36.6m
- South Africa: US$35.8m
- Uzbekistan: US$34.7m
- Belarus: US$34.1m
- Lithuania: US$32.9m
- Algeria: US$31.5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$30.5m
- Slovenia: US$28.6m
- Norway: US$28.3m
- Chile: US$26.5m
- Greece: US$25.7m
- Serbia: US$22.4m
- Croatia: US$22.3m
- Egypt: US$22.2m
- Argentina: US$22m
- Tunisia: US$20.6m
- Colombia: US$18.8m
- Peru: US$18.1m
- Bulgaria: US$17m
- Iraq: US$15.5m
- Israel: US$15.4m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$1.1bn | 22.9% |
| 2 | United States | US$910m | 18.2% |
| 3 | France | US$599.6m | 12% |
| 4 | Belgium | US$357.1m | 7.1% |
| 5 | Netherlands | US$256.9m | 5.1% |
| 6 |  Singapore | US$171.6m | 3.4% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$169.8m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Japan | US$165.3m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  China | US$155.2m | 3.1% |
| 10 | Italy | US$132.6m | 2.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | US$368.1m | 7.3% |
| 2 | China | US$359.1m | 7.2% |
| 3 | Germany | US$354.2m | 7.1% |
| 4 |  Mexico | US$224.2m | 4.5% |
| 5 | France | US$175.5m | 3.5% |
| 6 | Belgium | US$156.8m | 3.1% |
| 7 | United States | US$154.5m | 3.1% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$151.6m | 3% |
| 9 | Italy | US$140.1m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$130.1m | 2.6% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 7
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N339074 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Red Touch Spray from Japan
- N318582 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of Polyacrylamide Type A and Polyacrylamide Type B from Canada; Applicability of USMCA
- 600015824 HMRC
A lubricating preparation composed of over 70% petroleum oils forming a mixture of basic constituent and carrier. The preparation has a variety of uses; including for anti-rust purposes, in the penetration and lubrication of jammed moving parts as well as grease and grime removal from surfaces.…
- 600015715 HMRC
A synthetic oil based lubricant and anti-corrosion oil used for tool and knife care. It is composed of Synthetic base oil, with added mineral oil and other additives. It is packed in 10ml bottles.
- 600011463 HMRC
Product is an ethanol based release agent primarily for use in edge banding machines before pre-milling. Product is a colourless liquid. Prevents the adhesion of emerging adhesive onto workpieces. Product is put up in 10 & 30 litre containers. Usage:- It is applied to the top and bottom of the…
- 600011688 HMRC
Copper anti-seize lubricating grease The product is an anti-seize lubricant for lubricating the threads of bolts to prevent seizing and to enable the bolt to be unscrewed. Ingredients: Copper flakes, Petroleum based lubricating oil, clay thickener and activator, and a solid lubricant (Graphite).…
- 600008930 HMRC
A 500ml galvanising zinc spray. A spot-weldable primer used to prevent corrosion and treat galvanised and untreated steel. Presented in a pack of 12.
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Other
Update to Fuel Excise Duty Rates for Tax Types X542, X556 and X571– 8 June 2026
Trade Tariff news 6698 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
-
Sanctions · Applies from: CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0513 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 3403.19 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 4% and 6% (average 4.7%).
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 3403.19 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 4.6% and 6.5%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of 4% – 6%.
Imports of other lubricants with petroleum oil into the UK came to £115.2m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 17% on the year before); Germany supplied 23%, followed by France.
In 2024, countries exported other lubricants with petroleum oil worth US$5bn (+1.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was Germany (US$1.1bn), followed by the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous: other?
Containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous: other fall under HS subheading 3403.19, part of heading 3403, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3403.19 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3403.19 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4.6% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from…?
Germany, with US$1.1bn in 2024 (22.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export other lubricants with petroleum oil to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 4% – 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import other lubricants with petroleum oil from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Germany (23%), France (19%) and Belgium (18%), out of total imports of £115.2m.