HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2707.10 – Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene)
HS code 2707.10 is the 6-digit subheading for oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar, benzol (benzene). It is used for benzene, crude benzol, refined benzol, pure benzene and industrial grade benzene.
What HS 2707.10 covers
This specific HS code covers benzol, which is primarily benzene, obtained from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. Benzene is a fundamental aromatic hydrocarbon, serving as a crucial building block in the petrochemical industry. It is used to produce a vast array of chemicals, including styrene (for plastics), cumene (for phenol and acetone), cyclohexane (for nylon), and various detergents and synthetic fibers. The high-temperature distillation of coal tar yields a crude benzol fraction, which is then further refined to produce high-purity benzene. Major importers are countries with large petrochemical industries that require benzene as a feedstock, but lack sufficient domestic production from coal tar or other sources (like petroleum refining). Exporters are typically nations with significant coking operations and advanced chemical processing capabilities. The trade in benzene is highly sensitive to global petrochemical demand, crude oil prices (as petroleum is another major source), and environmental regulations regarding its production and use.
- Covers
- Benzene
- Crude benzol
- Refined benzol
- Pure benzene
- Industrial grade benzene
- Examples
- BASF benzene
- Dow Chemical benzene
- ExxonMobil benzene (though often petroleum-derived, the product is the same)
- various coal tar distillers' benzene
Codes often confused with 2707.10
Common mistake. This code is specifically for benzene derived from high-temperature coal tar, distinguishing it from benzene derived from petroleum (often under 290220 if pure, or other petroleum product codes if mixed). It's also distinct from crude coal tar (270600).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 270710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 270710 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 30% 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 Netherlands $102M 16% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $82M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $81M 13% of world exports
World total: $648M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $252M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $158M 18% of world imports
- 3 China $136M 16% of world imports
World total: $854M 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 2707.10
Brazil does not split HS 2707.10: its NCM code is 2707.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2707.10
What is HS code 270710?
HS code 270710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; benzol (benzene). This specific HS code covers benzol, which is primarily benzene, obtained from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar. Benzene is a fundamental aromatic hydrocarbon, serving as a crucial building block in the petrochemical industry. It is used to produce a vast array of chemicals, including styrene (for plastics), cumene (for phenol and acetone), cyclohexane (for nylon), and various detergents and synthetic fibers. The high-temperature distillation of coal tar yields a crude benzol fraction, which is then further refined to produce high-purity benzene. Major importers are countries with large petrochemical industries that require benzene as a feedstock, but lack sufficient domestic production from coal tar or other sources (like petroleum refining). Exporters are typically nations with significant coking operations and advanced chemical processing capabilities. The trade in benzene is highly sensitive to global petrochemical demand, crude oil prices (as petroleum is another major source), and environmental regulations regarding its production and use.
What products fall under HS code 270710?
Benzene, crude benzol, refined benzol, pure benzene, industrial grade benzene
What are common misclassifications for HS code 270710?
This code is specifically for benzene derived from high-temperature coal tar, distinguishing it from benzene derived from petroleum (often under 290220 if pure, or other petroleum product codes if mixed). It's also distinct from crude coal tar (270600).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 270710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 270710 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($102M, 16% of world exports), Indonesia ($82M) and France ($81M). World exports came to about $648M, 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 270710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 270710 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($252M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($158M) and China ($136M). World imports came to about $854M, 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 270710 structured?
HS code 270710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 270710?
In Brazil, HS code 270710 is NCM 2707.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.