HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2714.10 – Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands
HS code 2714.10 is the 6-digit subheading for bituminous or oil shale and tar sands. It is used for oil shale, tar sands, bituminous sands, kerogen-rich shale and athabasca oil sands.
What HS 2714.10 covers
This HS code covers naturally occurring bituminous or oil shale and tar sands, which are geological formations containing significant amounts of kerogen (in oil shale) or bitumen (in tar sands). These materials are traded internationally primarily as raw resources for the extraction of synthetic crude oil or other petroleum products. Major importers are countries with advanced processing technologies and energy demands, seeking to diversify their energy sources beyond conventional crude oil. Exporters are nations possessing these specific geological deposits. Key aspects of their trade include the oil yield, sulfur content, and the energy intensity required for extraction and processing. The market is highly influenced by global crude oil prices, technological advancements in extraction, and environmental regulations concerning their mining and processing, which can be energy-intensive and have significant ecological footprints.
- Covers
- Oil shale
- Tar sands
- Bituminous sands
- Kerogen-rich shale
- Athabasca oil sands
- Green River oil shale
- Estonian oil shale
- Utah oil sands
- Examples
- Syncrude Canada Tar Sands
- Suncor Energy Tar Sands
- Eesti Energia Oil Shale
- Shell Canada Tar Sands
Codes often confused with 2714.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from crude petroleum (2709) as it represents the raw, unprocessed geological material rather than extracted oil. It might be confused with other mineral fuels (Chapter 27) if the specific nature of "bituminous or oil shale and tar sands" is not recognized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 271410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 271410 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 40% 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 Malaysia $2.7M 36% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $935K 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $861K 12% of world exports
World total: $7.3M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Romania $7.0M 40% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $2.4M 14% of world imports
- 3 Fiji $1.7M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $17M 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 2714.10
Brazil does not split HS 2714.10: its NCM code is 2714.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2714.10
What is HS code 271410?
HS code 271410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands. This HS code covers naturally occurring bituminous or oil shale and tar sands, which are geological formations containing significant amounts of kerogen (in oil shale) or bitumen (in tar sands). These materials are traded internationally primarily as raw resources for the extraction of synthetic crude oil or other petroleum products. Major importers are countries with advanced processing technologies and energy demands, seeking to diversify their energy sources beyond conventional crude oil. Exporters are nations possessing these specific geological deposits. Key aspects of their trade include the oil yield, sulfur content, and the energy intensity required for extraction and processing. The market is highly influenced by global crude oil prices, technological advancements in extraction, and environmental regulations concerning their mining and processing, which can be energy-intensive and have significant ecological footprints.
What products fall under HS code 271410?
Oil shale, Tar sands, Bituminous sands, Kerogen-rich shale, Athabasca oil sands, Green River oil shale, Estonian oil shale, Utah oil sands
What are common misclassifications for HS code 271410?
This code is distinct from crude petroleum (2709) as it represents the raw, unprocessed geological material rather than extracted oil. It might be confused with other mineral fuels (Chapter 27) if the specific nature of "bituminous or oil shale and tar sands" is not recognized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 271410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 271410 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($2.7M, 36% of world exports), Portugal ($935K) and the Netherlands ($861K). World exports came to about $7.3M, 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 271410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 271410 in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($7.0M, 40% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($2.4M) and Fiji ($1.7M). World imports came to about $17M, 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 271410 structured?
HS code 271410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) 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 271410?
In Brazil, HS code 271410 is NCM 2714.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.