Product classification

HS code for Kerosene: 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 kerosene under HS 2710.19

Kerosene is classified under HS code 2710.19. This classification is part of Chapter 27, which covers mineral fuels, mineral oils, and products of their distillation. Heading 2710 is reserved for petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals. Within this heading, the Harmonized System distinguishes between light oils and medium or heavy oils based on their distillation properties. Kerosene is defined as a medium oil because it distills at a higher temperature range than light oils like motor spirit (gasoline). Specifically, for an oil to be classified under 2710.19 as a medium oil, it must generally have a distillation percentage of less than 90% by volume at 210 degrees Celsius and 65% or more by volume at 250 degrees Celsius. This code covers various grades of kerosene, including those used for heating, lighting, and as a base for certain types of aviation turbine fuel. The classification depends on the distillation characteristics and the requirement that the preparation contains 70% or more by weight of petroleum oils.

Covers
  • Kerosene-type jet fuel (e.g., Jet A, Jet A-1)
  • Illuminating oil (lamp oil)
  • Burning oil for heating
  • Vaporizing oil (tractor fuel)
  • Kerosene for industrial cleaning
Also under 2710.19
  • Shell Rotella T
  • Mobil Delvac
  • Castrol GTX
  • Chevron Delo
  • Valvoline Premium Blue

Codes often confused with 2710.19

Common mistake. Kerosene is frequently misclassified under HS code 2710.12, which is reserved for light oils and preparations. If the product distills 90% or more by volume at 210 degrees Celsius, it must be moved to 2710.12. Another common error involves HS code 2710.20, which applies to petroleum oils containing biodiesel. If the kerosene is blended with any amount of biodiesel, it must be classified under 2710.20 regardless of its distillation properties.

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 minerals

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

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

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 kerosene

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 kerosene

What is the HS code for Kerosene?

The HS code for Kerosene 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 standard HS code for kerosene is 2710.19, categorized as a medium oil and preparation.

How do I classify Kerosene for customs?

Kerosene 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.

One more relevant question

Is jet fuel classified as kerosene? Yes, most commercial aviation turbine fuels are kerosene-type and are classified under 2710.19, provided they meet the medium oil distillation criteria.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271019 (the code used for kerosene) 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 Kerosene the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271019 for Kerosene 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 kerosene in Brazil?

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