HS Code for Petroleum bitumen

Petroleum bitumen is classified under HS code 271320. This product is a residue obtained from the distillation of crude petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals. Within Chapter 27, which covers mineral fuels and oils, heading 2713 includes petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen, and other residues of petroleum oils. The classification is determined by the manufacturing process; bitumen is the heavy, dark, viscous or semi-solid material left after the lighter fractions (like gasoline and kerosene) have been removed during the refining process. It is primarily composed of condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Unlike natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen is a manufactured refinery product, which is the defining characteristic for its placement in 271320 rather than 2714.

Products Included

• Distilled bitumen from crude oil refinery
• Asphaltic bitumen
• Hard or soft petroleum bitumen
• Oxidized or blown bitumen
• Bitumen used for road surfacing or roofing

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 271490, which covers natural bitumen and natural asphalt. The distinction lies in the origin: 271320 is for refinery-produced bitumen, while 2714 is for naturally occurring substances. Another common error is using 271500, which is for bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt or petroleum bitumen (such as cut-backs or emulsions). If the product has been mixed with solvents or water to form an emulsion, it must move to 2715.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Petroleum bitumen?

The HS code for petroleum bitumen is 271320.

How does petroleum bitumen differ from natural asphalt in the HS system?

Petroleum bitumen (271320) is a refinery byproduct, whereas natural asphalt (2714) is extracted directly from the earth in its natural state.