Product classification
HS code for Gasoline: 2710.12
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, light oils and preparations.
Classification of gasoline under HS 2710.12
Gasoline is classified under HS code 2710.12 because it falls within the category of petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 27 notes, this specific subheading is reserved for light oils and preparations. To qualify for this classification, the product must contain 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils or bituminous mineral oils. Furthermore, it must meet the technical definition of a light oil, which is defined as an oil where 90% or more by volume (including losses) distills at 210°C according to the ASTM D86 method. Gasoline, being a highly volatile fuel used primarily in internal combustion engines, fits these chemical and physical parameters perfectly. The classification ensures that refined motor spirits are distinguished from heavier distillates like diesel or crude petroleum, which have different energy densities and chemical compositions.
- Covers
- Motor spirit (standard automotive gasoline)
- Aviation spirit (Avgas)
- Gasoline-type jet fuel
- Special spirits and white spirits (if meeting distillation criteria)
- Light oil preparations containing at least 70% petroleum
- Also under 2710.12
- Shell V-Power
- ExxonMobil Synergy Supreme+
- BP Ultimate
- TotalEnergies Excellium
Codes often confused with 2710.12
Common mistake. Gasoline is frequently confused with HS code 2710.19, which covers medium and heavy oils such as diesel and kerosene. The primary distinction lies in the distillation temperature; if less than 90% distills at 210°C, it moves to 2710.19. Another common error is using 2711 for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is gaseous at standard temperature and pressure, unlike liquid gasoline. Additionally, mixtures containing less than 70% petroleum oil, such as certain high-blend biofuels, may be classified under 3826.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271012 (the code used for gasoline), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271012 (the code used for gasoline) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 7.1% 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 271012, not only gasoline.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $44.6B 14% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $36.8B 11% of world exports
- 3 Kuwait $23.9B 7.4% of world exports
World total: $324.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $21.5B 7.1% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $17.4B 5.8% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $17.3B 5.7% of world imports
World total: $301.7B 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 codes for gasoline
Brazil splits HS 2710.12 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2710.12.10Commercial hexane
- 2710.12.21Diisobutylene
- 2710.12.29Other alkylidene mixtures
- 2710.12.30White spirit (mineral turpentine)
- 2710.12.41Naphtha for petrochemical use
- 2710.12.49Other naphthas
- 2710.12.51Aviation gasoline
- 2710.12.59Gasoline (petrol), other than aviation
- 2710.12.60Low-aromatic saturated hydrocarbon mix (light)
- 2710.12.90Other light petroleum oils and preparations
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gasoline
What is the HS code for Gasoline?
The HS code for Gasoline is 271012 (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; light oils and preparations). The primary HS code for gasoline (light oils) is 2710.12, specifically under subheadings that vary by country for motor spirit or aviation spirit.
How do I classify Gasoline for customs?
Gasoline is classified under HS code 271012 — 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; light oils and preparations. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include ethanol-blended gasoline?
Yes, provided the petroleum oil content remains 70% or more by weight. If the ethanol content exceeds 30%, the classification may shift to Chapter 38.
Which countries are the top exporters of gasoline (HS 271012)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271012 (the code used for gasoline) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($44.6B, 14% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($36.8B) and Kuwait ($23.9B). World exports came to about $324.8B, 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 gasoline (HS 271012)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271012 (the code used for gasoline) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($21.5B, 7.1% of world imports), Singapore ($17.4B) and South Korea ($17.3B). World imports came to about $301.7B, 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 Gasoline the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271012 for Gasoline 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 gasoline in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 271012 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for gasoline depends on the product's details: 2710.12.10 (Commercial hexane), 2710.12.21 (Diisobutylene), 2710.12.29 (Other alkylidene mixtures), 2710.12.30 (White spirit (mineral turpentine)), 2710.12.41 (Naphtha for petrochemical use), 2710.12.49 (Other naphthas), and more.