Product classification
HS code for Asphalt: 2713.20
Petroleum bitumen, obtained from bituminous minerals.
Classification of asphalt under HS 2713.20
Asphalt, specifically petroleum bitumen, is classified under HS code 2713.20. This substance is a residue obtained from the distillation of crude petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. In the Harmonized System, Chapter 27 covers mineral fuels, mineral oils, and products of their distillation. Bitumen is the heavy, dark, viscous material remaining after the lighter fractions, such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel, have been removed during the refining process. It is primarily used in road construction as a binder and in roofing for waterproofing. The classification 2713.20 is specific to bitumen produced via petroleum refining, often referred to as "asphalt" in North American terminology. It is important to distinguish this from natural bitumen or natural asphalt found in geological deposits, which is classified under heading 2714. The classification under 2713.20 requires the product to be a byproduct of refining rather than a naturally occurring mineral. The physical properties, such as penetration grade and softening point, are used to define different types of bitumen, but they generally all fall under this subheading unless they have been mixed with other materials like solvents or water to form emulsions, which would shift the classification to 2715.
- Covers
- Paving grade petroleum bitumen
- Oxidized or blown bitumen
- Hard grade bitumen for industrial use
- Petroleum asphalt used in roofing
- Straight-run bitumen from vacuum distillation
- Also under 2713.20
- Shell Bitumen
- ExxonMobil Bitumen
- TotalEnergies Bitumen
- Valero Bitumen
Codes often confused with 2713.20
Common mistake. Asphalt is often confused with HS code 2714.90, which covers natural bitumen and asphalt. The distinction lies in the origin: 2713.20 is for refinery-produced bitumen, while 2714 is for mined natural products. Another common misclassification is 2715.00, which covers bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt or petroleum bitumen. If the asphalt has been mixed with mineral aggregates (asphalt concrete) or emulsified with water and surfactants, it must be classified under 2715.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271320 (the code used for asphalt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271320 (the code used for asphalt) in UN Comtrade data was Iraq, with about 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 271320, not only asphalt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Iraq* ~$1.4B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Canada $1.3B 10% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $1.2B 9.4% of world exports
World total: $12.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 China $1.6B 11% of world imports
- 3 India $1.2B 8.3% of world imports
World total: $14.2B 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 code for asphalt
Brazil classifies asphalt under NCM 2713.20.00: HS 2713.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about asphalt
What is the HS code for Asphalt?
The HS code for Asphalt is 271320 (Petroleum bitumen; obtained from bituminous minerals).
How do I classify Asphalt for customs?
Asphalt is classified under HS code 271320 — Petroleum bitumen; obtained from bituminous minerals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for petroleum asphalt?
The HS code for petroleum asphalt (bitumen) is 2713.20.
Is natural asphalt classified under the same code?
No, natural asphalt and natural bitumen are classified under HS code 2714.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of asphalt (HS 271320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271320 (the code used for asphalt) in UN Comtrade data were Iraq (about $1.4B, 11% of world exports), Canada ($1.3B) and Singapore ($1.2B). World exports came to about $12.6B, 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 asphalt (HS 271320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271320 (the code used for asphalt) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 17% of world imports), China ($1.6B) and India ($1.2B). World imports came to about $14.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Asphalt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271320 for Asphalt is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for asphalt in Brazil?
In Brazil, asphalt (HS 271320) is classified under NCM 2713.20.00.