HS Code 2710
Refined Petroleum Oils and Waste
HS code 2710 covers refined petroleum oils, such as gasoline and diesel, and preparations containing 70% or more petroleum by weight, including waste oils.
4-digit Section VTanker Hazmat 3
HS Code 2710 — Refined Petroleum Oils and Waste
This code covers refined petroleum products such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene, containing at least 70% petroleum oil. It also includes chemical preparations where petroleum oil is the base, as well as waste oils used for recycling or disposal.
What's included
- Motor spirit petrol
- Diesel oil
- Aviation turbine fuel
- Lubricating oils
- Waste oil
What's excluded
- Biodiesel → use
3826(Biodiesel is classified based on its fatty acid methyl ester content.)
Common examples
- Ultra-low sulfur diesel
- Unleaded 95 octane gasoline
- Castrol engine lubricant
- Used hydraulic fluid
Frequently asked questions
What determines if a product falls under 2710?
The product must contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals as its basic constituent.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Often subject to excise duties and strategic energy reserves reporting.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: United States, Russia, Singapore, India
- Top importers: Mexico, Singapore, Netherlands, Australia
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Key takeaway
HS 2710 is the primary code for processed fuels and chemical petroleum mixes.
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