Product classification

HS code for Fuel oil: 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 fuel oil under HS 2710.19

Fuel oil is classified under HS code 2710.19. This classification falls within the category of petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude). Heading 2710 distinguishes between light oils and preparations (which typically distill 90% or more by volume at 210°C) and other oils. Fuel oils, including diesel (gas oil) and heavy fuel oils (residual oils), fall into the 'other' category because they have higher boiling points and different distillation profiles compared to light oils like gasoline or kerosene. To qualify for 2710.19, the product must contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or bituminous mineral oils. This code specifically excludes products containing biodiesel (which move to 2710.20) and waste oils (2710.91 or 2710.99). The classification is highly dependent on technical specifications such as flash point, viscosity, and distillation characteristics as defined in the Chapter 27 Supplementary Notes.

Covers
  • Diesel oil (Gas oil)
  • Heavy fuel oil (Bunker C)
  • No. 2 heating oil
  • Marine residual fuel
  • Furnace oil
  • Intermediate fuel oil (IFO)
Also under 2710.19
  • Shell Rotella T
  • Mobil Delvac
  • Castrol GTX
  • Chevron Delo
  • Valvoline Premium Blue

Codes often confused with 2710.19

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 2710.12, which is reserved for light oils like motor spirit (gasoline). If the oil's distillation percentage at 210°C is high, it must be in 2710.12. Another common error is using 2710.20 for standard fuel oil; 2710.20 is only for oils containing biodiesel. Furthermore, crude petroleum oil must be classified under 2709.00, and lubricating oils, while also in 2710.19 in some systems, are often distinguished at the 8-digit level from combustible fuel oils.

2710.12Petroleum 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 preparations2710.20Petroleum 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 minerals2709.00Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271019 (the code used for fuel oil) 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 fuel oil.

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 fuel oil

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 fuel oil

What is the HS code for Fuel oil?

The HS code for Fuel oil 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 general HS code for fuel oil (including diesel and heavy fuel oil) is 2710.19.

How do I classify Fuel oil for customs?

Fuel oil 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.

Does this code include biodiesel?

No, fuel oils containing any percentage of biodiesel are classified under HS code 2710.20.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271019 (the code used for fuel oil) 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 fuel oil (HS 271019)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271019 (the code used for fuel oil) 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 Fuel oil the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271019 for Fuel 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 fuel oil in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 271019 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for fuel oil 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.