Product classification

HS code for Naphtha: 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 naphtha under HS 2710.12

Naphtha is classified under HS code 2710.12 as a light oil and preparation. This classification applies to petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) where the petroleum oil content is 70% or more by weight. Naphtha is a volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture. Under the Harmonized System, light oils are defined as those of which 90% or more by volume (including losses) distills at 210 degrees Celsius according to the ASTM D 86 method. Naphtha typically meets these distillation criteria, placing it firmly within the subheadings for light oils and preparations. It is a critical feedstock for the petrochemical industry and is also used as a solvent or fuel component.

Covers
  • Light virgin naphtha
  • Heavy naphtha (meeting light oil specs)
  • Petroleum spirits
  • Solvent naphtha
  • Refinery feedstock naphtha
Also under 2710.12
  • Shell V-Power
  • ExxonMobil Synergy Supreme+
  • BP Ultimate
  • TotalEnergies Excellium

Codes often confused with 2710.12

Common mistake. Naphtha is frequently confused with HS code 2711, which covers liquefied petroleum gases (LPG). While both are petroleum derivatives, naphtha is liquid at standard temperature and pressure. It may also be confused with 2707, which covers similar oils derived from coal tar distillation. If the product is a chemically defined organic compound in a pure state, it might be classified in Chapter 29 rather than Chapter 27.

27.11Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons27.07Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents

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

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

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 naphtha

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 naphtha

What is the HS code for Naphtha?

The HS code for Naphtha 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 naphtha classified as a light petroleum oil is 2710.12.

How do I classify Naphtha for customs?

Naphtha 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.

Is naphtha considered a crude oil?

No, crude petroleum oil is classified under HS code 2709.00; naphtha is a refined or semi-refined product.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271012 (the code used for naphtha) 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 Naphtha the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271012 for Naphtha 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 naphtha in Brazil?

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