Product classification
HS code for Crude oil: 2709.00
Oils, petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.
Classification of crude oil under HS 2709.00
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals in their crude form are classified under HS code 2709.00. This code is part of Chapter 27, which deals with mineral fuels, mineral oils, and products of their distillation. Heading 2709 is unique because it specifically targets the raw, unprocessed liquid hydrocarbons extracted from underground reservoirs. The classification is critical for global energy trade, as it distinguishes between the raw feedstock and the refined products found in heading 2710. To be classified under 2709.00, the oil must not have undergone any refining processes such as distillation, cracking, or reforming. It may, however, have been subjected to basic treatments to facilitate transport or storage, such as the removal of water, basic sediment, or light fractions to stabilize vapor pressure, provided these treatments do not change the fundamental nature of the crude oil. This code also includes condensate, which is a liquid hydrocarbon recovered from natural gas through refrigeration or condensation.
- Covers
- Crude petroleum oil
- Lease condensate
- Crude bituminous mineral oils
- Unrefined shale oil
- Also under 2709.00
- Brent Crude
- WTI Crude
- Saudi Light
- Urals Oil
- Dubai Crude
Codes often confused with 2709.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 2710, which covers refined petroleum oils. If the oil has undergone any distillation process that results in specific fractions like gasoline, diesel, or kerosene, it must be classified under 2710. Another confusion arises with HS code 2711 for petroleum gases. While some light hydrocarbons are present in crude oil, if they are separated and traded as gas, they move to 2711.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270900 (the code used for crude oil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270900 (the code used for crude oil) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% 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 270900, not only crude oil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $165.2B 15% of world exports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$104.3B 9.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $101.3B 9.1% of world exports
World total: $1.11T Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $295.4B 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $146.8B 13% of world imports
- 3 India $138.9B 12% of world imports
World total: $1.16T 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 codes for crude oil
Brazil splits HS 2709.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2709.00.10Crude petroleum oil
- 2709.00.90Crude oils from bituminous minerals
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crude oil
What is the HS code for Crude oil?
The HS code for Crude oil is 270900 (Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude). The HS code for crude petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals is 2709.00.
How do I classify Crude oil for customs?
Crude oil is classified under HS code 270900 — Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 2709.00 include refined gasoline?
No, refined gasoline and other processed fuels are classified under HS code 2710.
Which countries are the top exporters of crude oil (HS 270900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270900 (the code used for crude oil) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($165.2B, 15% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $104.3B) and Canada ($101.3B). World exports came to about $1.11T, 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 crude oil (HS 270900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270900 (the code used for crude oil) in UN Comtrade data were China ($295.4B, 25% of world imports), the United States ($146.8B) and India ($138.9B). World imports came to about $1.16T, 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 Crude oil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270900 for Crude oil 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 crude oil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 270900 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for crude oil depends on the product's details: 2709.00.10 (Crude petroleum oil), 2709.00.90 (Crude oils from bituminous minerals).