Product classification
HS code for B20 fuel: 2710.20
Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, 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.
Classification of B20 fuel under HS 2710.20
B20 fuel is classified under HS code 2710.20 because it is a petroleum-based fuel blend containing biodiesel. According to the Harmonized System, heading 2710 covers petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals. Specifically, subheading 2710.20 was created to account for the increasing use of biodiesel blends in the global energy market. This code applies to preparations that contain, by weight, 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals, provided that biodiesel is also present in the mixture. Since B20 consists of approximately 80% petroleum diesel and 20% biodiesel, it meets the criteria of having at least 70% petroleum content while incorporating the biodiesel component. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule 1 and the specific subheadings of Chapter 27, which distinguish between pure petroleum products and those blended with renewable fuels. The inclusion of biodiesel, even at a 20% concentration, necessitates the use of this specific subheading rather than the general diesel codes found in 2710.19.
- Covers
- B20 Biodiesel blend (80% petroleum, 20% bio)
- Winterized B20 diesel fuel
- B20 Marine grade distillate
- B15 and B10 blends (often grouped here if not specified elsewhere)
- Also under 2710.20
- Neste MY Renewable Diesel
- Renewable Energy Group (REG) Biodiesel
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Biodiesel Blends
Codes often confused with 2710.20
Common mistake. One of the most frequent errors is classifying B20 under HS code 2710.19. While 2710.19 covers traditional diesel fuel, it is only appropriate for fuels that contain 0% biodiesel. As soon as biodiesel is introduced into the blend, the product must move to 2710.20, provided the petroleum content remains above 70%. Another common mistake is using HS code 3826.00. This code is reserved for pure biodiesel (B100) or mixtures where the petroleum oil content is less than 70% by weight. For instance, a B80 blend (80% biodiesel) would fall under 3826.00, whereas B20 must remain in Chapter 27 due to its high petroleum concentration.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271020 (the code used for B20 fuel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271020 (the code used for B20 fuel) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 16% 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 271020, not only B20 fuel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.3B 30% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $1.1B 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $927M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $10.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $2.1B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.0B 15% of world imports
- 3 Poland $990M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $12.7B 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 code for B20 fuel
Brazil classifies B20 fuel under NCM 2710.20.00: HS 2710.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about B20 fuel
What is the HS code for B20 fuel?
The HS code for B20 fuel is 271020 (Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, 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). The HS code for B20 fuel is 2710.20, which covers petroleum oils containing biodiesel with at least 70% petroleum content.
How do I classify B20 fuel for customs?
B20 fuel is classified under HS code 271020 — Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can B20 be classified as a chemical product?
No, because it contains more than 70% petroleum oil, it is classified in Chapter 27 as a mineral fuel rather than in Chapter 38 as a chemical mixture.
Which countries are the top exporters of B20 fuel (HS 271020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271020 (the code used for B20 fuel) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.3B, 30% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.1B) and the United States ($927M). World exports came to about $10.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of B20 fuel (HS 271020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271020 (the code used for B20 fuel) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($2.1B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($2.0B) and Poland ($990M). World imports came to about $12.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for B20 fuel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271020 for B20 fuel 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 B20 fuel in Brazil?
In Brazil, B20 fuel (HS 271020) is classified under NCM 2710.20.00.