HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2709.00 – Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
HS code 2709.00 is the 6-digit subheading for oils, petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude. It is used for light crude oil, heavy crude oil, sweet crude oil, sour crude oil and shale oil.
What HS 2709.00 covers
This HS code covers crude petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals in their raw, unprocessed state. Crude oil is the world's most vital commodity, serving as the primary energy source and a fundamental feedstock for the petrochemical industry. It is extracted from underground reservoirs and traded globally in vast quantities, influencing geopolitical dynamics and economic stability. International trade involves major oil-producing nations exporting to refining centers worldwide, where it is processed into various fuels, lubricants, and chemical products. The quality of crude oil (e.g., light/heavy, sweet/sour) significantly impacts its market value and refining suitability, making these characteristics crucial in trade negotiations.
- Covers
- Light crude oil
- Heavy crude oil
- Sweet crude oil
- Sour crude oil
- Shale oil
- Conventional crude oil
- Petroleum from oil sands
- Examples
- Brent Crude
- WTI Crude
- Saudi Light
- Urals Oil
- Dubai Crude
Codes often confused with 2709.00
Common mistake. Crude oil is rarely confused with other codes due to its distinct nature, but sometimes refined petroleum products (2710) are mistakenly classified here if not properly identified as processed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 270900, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 270900 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% 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 Saudi Arabia $165.2B 15% of world exports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$104.3B 9.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $101.3B 9.1% of world exports
World total: $1.11T Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $295.4B 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $146.8B 13% of world imports
- 3 India $138.9B 12% of world imports
World total: $1.16T 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 2709.00 2
Brazil splits HS 2709.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2709.00
What is HS code 270900?
HS code 270900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude. This HS code covers crude petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals in their raw, unprocessed state. Crude oil is the world's most vital commodity, serving as the primary energy source and a fundamental feedstock for the petrochemical industry. It is extracted from underground reservoirs and traded globally in vast quantities, influencing geopolitical dynamics and economic stability. International trade involves major oil-producing nations exporting to refining centers worldwide, where it is processed into various fuels, lubricants, and chemical products. The quality of crude oil (e.g., light/heavy, sweet/sour) significantly impacts its market value and refining suitability, making these characteristics crucial in trade negotiations.
What products fall under HS code 270900?
Light crude oil, heavy crude oil, sweet crude oil, sour crude oil, shale oil, conventional crude oil, petroleum from oil sands
What are common misclassifications for HS code 270900?
Crude oil is rarely confused with other codes due to its distinct nature, but sometimes refined petroleum products (2710) are mistakenly classified here if not properly identified as processed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 270900?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 270900 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($165.2B, 15% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $104.3B) and Canada ($101.3B). World exports came to about $1.11T, 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 270900?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 270900 in UN Comtrade data were China ($295.4B, 25% of world imports), the United States ($146.8B) and India ($138.9B). World imports came to about $1.16T, 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 270900 structured?
HS code 270900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 270900?
Brazil splits HS code 270900 into 2 NCM codes: 2709.00.10 (Crude petroleum oil), 2709.00.90 (Crude oils from bituminous minerals). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.