Product classification
HS code for B5 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 B5 fuel under HS 2710.20
B5 fuel, consisting of 5% biodiesel and 95% petroleum diesel, is classified under HS code 2710.20. This classification is determined by the precise composition of the mixture. Heading 2710 encompasses petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals (other than crude). Subheading 2710.20 specifically addresses petroleum oils containing biodiesel. The legal notes for Chapter 27 specify that this subheading includes petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals in which biodiesel is present, as long as the petroleum oil content represents 70% or more of the total weight. Because B5 has a very high petroleum content (95%), it comfortably exceeds the 70% threshold. It is essential to use 2710.20 rather than 2710.19 (which covers other medium oils) because the presence of even a small amount of biodiesel triggers the specific requirement for the 2710.20 classification. This ensures that customs authorities can track the volume of renewable fuels entering or leaving a territory, even when they are present in low concentrations like the 5% found in B5.
- Covers
- B5 Biodiesel blend (95% petroleum, 5% bio)
- B2 Biodiesel blend
- Standard commercial diesel with 5% fatty acid methyl esters (FAME)
- Low-sulfur B5 diesel
- 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. B5 is frequently misclassified under HS code 2710.19. This occurs because many importers view B5 as "standard" diesel, which traditionally falls under 2710.19. However, the international Harmonized System explicitly directs any petroleum oil containing any amount of biodiesel (provided petroleum is >70%) to 2710.20. Another misclassification involves HS code 3826.00, which is only for products where biodiesel is the primary component (petroleum <70%). Using 3826.00 for B5 would be incorrect as it ignores the 95% petroleum base of the fuel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271020 (the code used for B5 fuel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271020 (the code used for B5 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 B5 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 B5 fuel
Brazil classifies B5 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 B5 fuel
What is the HS code for B5 fuel?
The HS code for B5 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 B5 fuel is 2710.20, as it is a petroleum oil containing biodiesel with a petroleum concentration exceeding 70%.
How do I classify B5 fuel for customs?
B5 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.
Why is B5 not classified under 2710.19?
HS code 2710.19 is for petroleum oils that do not contain biodiesel. Since B5 contains 5% biodiesel, it must be classified under the more specific code 2710.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of B5 fuel (HS 271020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271020 (the code used for B5 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 B5 fuel (HS 271020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271020 (the code used for B5 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 B5 fuel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271020 for B5 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 B5 fuel in Brazil?
In Brazil, B5 fuel (HS 271020) is classified under NCM 2710.20.00.