HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2710.12 – Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not containing biodiesel, not crude, not waste oils; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; light oils and preparations

HS code 2710.12 is the 6-digit subheading for petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not containing biodiesel, not crude, not waste oils, preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals, light oils and preparations. It is used for motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, jet fuel (kerosene type), naphtha and petroleum spirit.

What HS 2710.12 covers

This HS code encompasses light petroleum oils and preparations, not containing biodiesel, not crude, and not waste oils, which contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals. This category primarily includes motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, and jet fuel (kerosene type), along with naphtha. These refined products are essential for transportation, aviation, and as feedstocks for the petrochemical industry. Their trade is characterized by high volumes, global logistics networks, and price volatility influenced by crude oil prices, refining capacity, and seasonal demand. Importers are typically countries with insufficient refining capacity or high domestic consumption, while exporters are major refining hubs.

Covers
  • Motor gasoline
  • Aviation gasoline
  • Jet fuel (kerosene type)
  • Naphtha
  • Petroleum spirit
  • Light distillate fuels
  • Reformate
Examples
  • Shell V-Power
  • ExxonMobil Synergy Supreme+
  • BP Ultimate
  • TotalEnergies Excellium

Codes often confused with 2710.12

Common mistake. This code can be confused with other refined petroleum products (2710.19 for heavier oils) or even crude oil (2709.00) if the 'not crude' and 'light oils' distinctions are missed during classification.

2710.19Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not containing biodiesel, not crude, not waste oils; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; not light oils and preparations2709.00Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

Top exporters and importers of HS code 271012, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 271012 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.1% 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. 1 United States $44.6B
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $36.8B
  3. 3 Kuwait $23.9B

World total: $324.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $21.5B
  2. 2 Singapore $17.4B
  3. 3 South Korea $17.3B

World total: $301.7B 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 codes for 2710.12 10

Brazil splits HS 2710.12 into 10 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2710.12.10 Commercial hexaneHexano comercial
  2. 2710.12.2 Alkylidene mixturesMisturas de alquilidenos Group
  3. 2710.12.21 DiisobutyleneDi-isobutileno
  4. 2710.12.29 Other alkylidene mixturesOutras
  5. 2710.12.30 White spirit (mineral turpentine)Aguarrás mineral (white spirit)
  6. 2710.12.4 NaphthasNaftas Group
  7. 2710.12.41 Naphtha for petrochemical usePara petroquímica
  8. 2710.12.49 Other naphthasOutras
  9. 2710.12.5 GasolinesGasolinas Group
  10. 2710.12.51 Aviation gasolineDe aviação
  11. 2710.12.59 Gasoline (petrol), other than aviationOutras
  12. 2710.12.60 Low-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon mix (light)Mistura de hidrocarbonetos acíclicos e cíclicos, saturados, derivados de frações de petróleo, que contenha, em peso, menos de 2 %, de hidrocarbonetos aromáticos, cuja curva de destilação, segundo o método ISO 3405 (equivalente ao método ASTM D 86), apresenta um ponto inicial mínimo de 70 °C e uma fração de destilado igual ou superior a 90 %, em volume, a 210 °C
  13. 2710.12.90 Other light petroleum oils and preparationsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.10 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2710.12

What is HS code 271012?

HS code 271012 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not containing biodiesel, not crude, not waste oils; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; light oils and preparations. This HS code encompasses light petroleum oils and preparations, not containing biodiesel, not crude, and not waste oils, which contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals. This category primarily includes motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, and jet fuel (kerosene type), along with naphtha. These refined products are essential for transportation, aviation, and as feedstocks for the petrochemical industry. Their trade is characterized by high volumes, global logistics networks, and price volatility influenced by crude oil prices, refining capacity, and seasonal demand. Importers are typically countries with insufficient refining capacity or high domestic consumption, while exporters are major refining hubs.

What products fall under HS code 271012?

Motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, jet fuel (kerosene type), naphtha, petroleum spirit, light distillate fuels, reformate

What are common misclassifications for HS code 271012?

This code can be confused with other refined petroleum products (2710.19 for heavier oils) or even crude oil (2709.00) if the 'not crude' and 'light oils' distinctions are missed during classification.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 271012?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 271012 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($44.6B, 14% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($36.8B) and Kuwait ($23.9B). World exports came to about $324.8B, 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 271012?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 271012 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($21.5B, 7.1% of world imports), Singapore ($17.4B) and South Korea ($17.3B). World imports came to about $301.7B, 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 271012 structured?

HS code 271012 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 271012?

Brazil splits HS code 271012 into 10 NCM codes: 2710.12.10 (Commercial hexane), 2710.12.21 (Diisobutylene), 2710.12.29 (Other alkylidene mixtures), 2710.12.30 (White spirit (mineral turpentine)), 2710.12.41 (Naphtha for petrochemical use), 2710.12.49 (Other naphthas), 2710.12.51 (Aviation gasoline), 2710.12.59 (Gasoline (petrol), other than aviation), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.