Product classification

HS code for Jet fuel: 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 jet fuel under HS 2710.12

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 2710.12
  • Shell V-Power
  • ExxonMobil Synergy Supreme+
  • BP Ultimate
  • TotalEnergies Excellium

Codes often confused with 2710.12

Common mistake. 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.

2710.19Petroleum 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 preparations3811.90Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 381127.10Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils

Top exporters and importers of HS 271012 (the code used for jet fuel), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271012 (the code used for jet fuel) 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 jet fuel.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $44.6B
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $36.8B
  3. 3 Kuwait $23.9B

World total: $324.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $21.5B
  2. 2 Singapore $17.4B
  3. 3 South Korea $17.3B

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 jet fuel

Brazil splits HS 2710.12 into 10 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 jet fuel

What is the HS code for Jet fuel?

The HS code for Jet fuel 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). Jet fuel is classified under 2710.12 if it is a light oil, or 2710.19 if it is a kerosene-type medium oil.

How do I classify Jet fuel for customs?

Jet fuel 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.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of jet fuel (HS 271012)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271012 (the code used for jet fuel) 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 jet fuel (HS 271012)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271012 (the code used for jet fuel) 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 Jet fuel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271012 for Jet 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 jet fuel in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 271012 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for jet fuel 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.