Product classification
HS code for Biodiesel blend: 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 biodiesel blend under HS 2710.20
Heading 271020 is designated for petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals that contain biodiesel, provided the petroleum component constitutes 70% or more by weight. This classification reflects the product's primary characteristic as a petroleum-based fuel, even with the inclusion of biodiesel. The "not crude, not waste oils" clause further refines its scope, ensuring it applies to refined fuel products. This code is crucial for blends like B7 (7% biodiesel, 93% petroleum diesel) or B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel), where the petroleum content significantly exceeds the biodiesel component, making it fundamentally a petroleum product with an additive. This distinction is critical for customs duties, environmental regulations, and trade statistics, as it clearly separates petroleum-dominant fuels from those where biodiesel is the primary constituent.
- Covers
- Diesel fuel containing 7% biodiesel (B7)
- Diesel fuel containing 20% biodiesel (B20)
- Diesel fuel containing 50% biodiesel (B50), provided the petroleum content is 70% or more
- Other blends of petroleum diesel and biodiesel where petroleum oils constitute 70% or more by weight
- 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. 382600: This code covers biodiesel and mixtures thereof, specifically when they contain less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. A blend with a high biodiesel content (e.g., B100, B80) would fall under 382600, not 271020. The 70% petroleum threshold is the key distinguishing factor. 271019: This code covers other petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not containing biodiesel, or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals. If a fuel is purely petroleum diesel without any biodiesel, or if it's a blend where the biodiesel content is very low and not specifically mentioned in the description for 271020, it might be misclassified here. However, 271020 specifically addresses the presence of biodiesel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271020 (the code used for biodiesel blend), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271020 (the code used for biodiesel blend) 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 biodiesel blend.
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 biodiesel blend
Brazil classifies biodiesel blend 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 biodiesel blend
What is the HS code for Biodiesel blend?
The HS code for Biodiesel blend 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). For biodiesel blends where petroleum oils constitute 70% or more by weight, the HS code is 271020.
How do I classify Biodiesel blend for customs?
Biodiesel blend 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 are some biodiesel blends classified under Chapter 27 and others under Chapter 38?
The classification depends on the predominant component. If the blend contains 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils, it is considered a petroleum product and falls under Chapter 27 (e.g., 271020). If it contains less than 70% petroleum oils, the biodiesel characteristic predominates, and it is classified under Chapter 38 (e.g., 382600).
Which countries are the top exporters of biodiesel blend (HS 271020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271020 (the code used for biodiesel blend) 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 biodiesel blend (HS 271020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271020 (the code used for biodiesel blend) 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 Biodiesel blend the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271020 for Biodiesel blend 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 biodiesel blend in Brazil?
In Brazil, biodiesel blend (HS 271020) is classified under NCM 2710.20.00.