Product classification

HS code for Diesel fuel: 2710.19

Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not 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, not light oils and preparations.

Classification of diesel fuel under HS 2710.19

Diesel fuel is classified under HS code 2710.19, a category that covers petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude). Chapter 27 deals with mineral fuels and mineral oils. Heading 2710 is specifically for refined petroleum products containing 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils. The classification further divides these products into "light oils and preparations" (2710.12) and "other" (2710.19). Diesel fuel, characterized by its boiling range and viscosity, falls into the "other" category, specifically as a medium or heavy oil. This classification excludes biodiesel, which is a chemical product of animal or vegetable origin, and is instead focused on traditional mineral-based diesel. The determination relies on laboratory analysis of distillation temperatures and density to ensure it meets the technical specifications of the 2710.19 subheading. Under the Harmonized System, diesel is often referred to as gas oil, and its classification is strictly based on the chemical composition and the refining process it has undergone.

Covers
  • Automotive diesel fuel (mineral based)
  • Industrial gas oil
  • Heating oil (distillate)
  • Marine diesel oil (MDO)
  • Low-sulfur diesel fuel
Also under 2710.19
  • Shell Rotella T
  • Mobil Delvac
  • Castrol GTX
  • Chevron Delo
  • Valvoline Premium Blue

Codes often confused with 2710.19

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is confusing mineral diesel (2710.19) with biodiesel (3826.00). Biodiesel is classified in Chapter 38 because it is a mono-alkyl ester of fatty acids. Another error is classifying diesel under 2710.12, which is reserved for light oils like gasoline (petrol) and kerosene. Diesel has a higher boiling point and density, placing it firmly in 2710.19.

3826.00Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals2710.12Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not 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; light oils and preparations

Top exporters and importers of HS 271019 (the code used for diesel fuel), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271019 (the code used for diesel fuel) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.0% 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 271019, not only diesel fuel.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $63.9B
  2. 2 Netherlands $36.7B
  3. 3 India $35.7B

World total: $494.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $27.5B
  2. 2 Singapore $27.3B
  3. 3 France $23.7B

World total: $460.4B 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 codes for diesel fuel

Brazil splits HS 2710.19 into 12 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about diesel fuel

What is the HS code for Diesel fuel?

The HS code for Diesel fuel is 271019 (Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not 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; not light oils and preparations). The HS code for mineral-based diesel fuel is 2710.19.

How do I classify Diesel fuel for customs?

Diesel fuel is classified under HS code 271019 — Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not 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; not light oils and preparations. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is biodiesel classified under the same code?

No, biodiesel and mixtures thereof containing no petroleum oils or less than 70% petroleum oils are classified under HS code 3826.00.

Which countries are the top exporters of diesel fuel (HS 271019)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271019 (the code used for diesel fuel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($63.9B, 13% of world exports), the Netherlands ($36.7B) and India ($35.7B). World exports came to about $494.0B, 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 diesel fuel (HS 271019)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271019 (the code used for diesel fuel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($27.5B, 6.0% of world imports), Singapore ($27.3B) and France ($23.7B). World imports came to about $460.4B, 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 Diesel fuel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271019 for Diesel 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 diesel fuel in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 271019 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for diesel fuel depends on the product's details: 2710.19.11 (Aviation kerosene (jet fuel)), 2710.19.19 (Other kerosene), 2710.19.21 (Diesel oil (gas oil)), 2710.19.22 (Fuel oil), 2710.19.29 (Other fuel oils), 2710.19.31 (Lubricating oils without additives), and more.