HS Code for Jet fuel

Jet fuel is classified under HS code 2710.12 when it meets the technical criteria for "light oils and preparations." Heading 2710 covers petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals. The classification into subheading 2710.12 is determined by distillation characteristics defined in the Chapter 27 Subheading Notes. Specifically, "light oils" are those which distill 90% or more by volume (including losses) at 210°C according to the ASTM D 86 method. While many commercial aviation turbine fuels (like Jet A-1) are kerosene-type and fall under 2710.19, certain specialized jet fuels or naphtha-type fuels (like JP-4) meet the light oil threshold. The classification depends on the chemical profile and the boiling point range of the hydrocarbon mixture. This code is critical for customs because light oils are often subject to different excise taxes and environmental regulations compared to heavier fuel oils.

Products Included

• Naphtha-type jet fuel (e.g., JP-4)
• Light oil aviation turbine fuel
• Petroleum-based light oil preparations for jet engines
• Aviation fuel meeting the 210°C distillation 90% rule
• Light oil fractions for aviation use

Common Misclassification

Jet fuel is most frequently misclassified under 2710.19. This is because standard commercial jet fuel (Jet A or Jet A-1) is a kerosene-type medium oil, which distills at higher temperatures than light oils. Only fuels meeting the specific distillation criteria of Subheading Note 4 to Chapter 27 belong in 2710.12. It is also sometimes confused with 3811.90, which covers fuel additives, but the fuel itself must remain in 2710.

FAQ

What is the HS code for jet fuel?

Jet fuel is classified under 2710.12 if it is a light oil, or 2710.19 if it is a kerosene-type medium oil.

What determines if jet fuel is 2710.12?

It is determined by the distillation test; if 90% or more distills at 210°C, it is classified as a light oil under 2710.12.