Product classification
HS code for Petroleum: 2709.00
Oils, petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.
Classification of petroleum under HS 2709.00
Crude petroleum is classified under HS code 2709.00. This code is found in Chapter 27, which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils, and products of their distillation. Heading 2709 is specifically for petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals in their crude state. Crude implies that the oil has not undergone any refining processes beyond basic stabilization, such as the removal of water, salts, or very light fractions to facilitate transport. The classification covers a wide range of crude oils, from light condensates to heavy crudes. It is essential to distinguish these from refined products. If the oil has been processed in a refinery to produce gasoline, kerosene, or diesel, it moves to heading 2710. The 2709.00 code is fundamental for the global energy trade, representing the raw material before it is transformed into various fuels and chemical feedstocks. Classification is straightforward under GRI 1 as the heading specifically names crude petroleum oils.
- Covers
- Crude oil from conventional wells
- Oil-sands crude (bituminous)
- Condensates recovered from natural gas
- Shale oil in its crude state
- Topped crudes (partially stabilized)
- Also under 2709.00
- Brent Crude
- WTI Crude
- Saudi Light
- Urals Oil
- Dubai Crude
Codes often confused with 2709.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is placing crude oil under 2710.12 or 2710.19, which are codes for refined petroleum oils like motor spirit or lubricating oils. Another error involves 2711 for petroleum gases. If the product has undergone any distillation that significantly changes its composition, it can no longer be classified as crude under 2709.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 270900 (the code used for petroleum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 270900 (the code used for petroleum) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% 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 270900, not only petroleum.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $165.2B 15% of world exports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$104.3B 9.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $101.3B 9.1% of world exports
World total: $1.11T Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $295.4B 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $146.8B 13% of world imports
- 3 India $138.9B 12% of world imports
World total: $1.16T 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 codes for petroleum
Brazil splits HS 2709.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2709.00.10Crude petroleum oil
- 2709.00.90Crude oils from bituminous minerals
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about petroleum
What is the HS code for Petroleum?
The HS code for Petroleum is 270900 (Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude). The HS code for crude petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals is 2709.00.
How do I classify Petroleum for customs?
Petroleum is classified under HS code 270900 — Oils; petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is refined gasoline included in this code?
No, refined gasoline is classified under heading 2710 because 2709.00 is strictly reserved for oils in their crude, unrefined state.
Which countries are the top exporters of petroleum (HS 270900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 270900 (the code used for petroleum) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($165.2B, 15% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $104.3B) and Canada ($101.3B). World exports came to about $1.11T, 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 (HS 270900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 270900 (the code used for petroleum) in UN Comtrade data were China ($295.4B, 25% of world imports), the United States ($146.8B) and India ($138.9B). World imports came to about $1.16T, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 270900 for Petroleum 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 in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 270900 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for petroleum depends on the product's details: 2709.00.10 (Crude petroleum oil), 2709.00.90 (Crude oils from bituminous minerals).