Product classification
HS code for Petroleum bitumen: 2713.20
Petroleum bitumen, obtained from bituminous minerals.
Classification of petroleum bitumen under HS 2713.20
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.
- Covers
- Distilled bitumen from crude oil refinery
- Asphaltic bitumen
- Hard or soft petroleum bitumen
- Oxidized or blown bitumen
- Bitumen used for road surfacing or roofing
- Also under 2713.20
- Shell Bitumen
- ExxonMobil Bitumen
- TotalEnergies Bitumen
- Valero Bitumen
Codes often confused with 2713.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271320 (the code used for petroleum bitumen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271320 (the code used for petroleum bitumen) in UN Comtrade data was Iraq, with about 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 271320, not only petroleum bitumen.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Iraq* ~$1.4B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Canada $1.3B 10% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $1.2B 9.4% of world exports
World total: $12.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 China $1.6B 11% of world imports
- 3 India $1.2B 8.3% of world imports
World total: $14.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for petroleum bitumen
Brazil classifies petroleum bitumen under NCM 2713.20.00: HS 2713.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about petroleum bitumen
What is the HS code for Petroleum bitumen?
The HS code for Petroleum bitumen is 271320 (Petroleum bitumen; obtained from bituminous minerals). The HS code for petroleum bitumen is 271320.
How do I classify Petroleum bitumen for customs?
Petroleum bitumen is classified under HS code 271320 — Petroleum bitumen; obtained from bituminous minerals. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of petroleum bitumen (HS 271320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271320 (the code used for petroleum bitumen) in UN Comtrade data were Iraq (about $1.4B, 11% of world exports), Canada ($1.3B) and Singapore ($1.2B). World exports came to about $12.6B, 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 petroleum bitumen (HS 271320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271320 (the code used for petroleum bitumen) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.4B, 17% of world imports), China ($1.6B) and India ($1.2B). World imports came to about $14.2B, 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 Petroleum bitumen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271320 for Petroleum bitumen 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 petroleum bitumen in Brazil?
In Brazil, petroleum bitumen (HS 271320) is classified under NCM 2713.20.00.