Diesel|HS Code

Diesel harmonized system code

Product Overview Diesel, classified under HS Code 2710, is a refined petroleum product that is commonly used as a high-efficiency fuel in various industries. It is characterized by its high energy content, low volatility, and excellent ignition properties. The product is often distinguished by its clear, yellowish color, and its distinctive, pungent smell. Diesel under HS Code 2710 can be further broken down into subcategories such as light, medium, and heavy grades, each with unique characteristics and applications. Diesel is widely used in several sectors including transportation, food service, and retail, thanks to its high energy efficiency and reliable performance. The product's market positioning is reinforced by its widespread availability, cost-effectiveness, and superior energy output, making it a preferred choice of fuel for many businesses. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications Diesel falls under the HS Code 2710, with the full 6-digit code structure comprising Chapter 27 (Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of their Distillation), Heading 10 (Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude), and various Subheadings depending on the specific type of diesel. The classification rationale for this HS Code is due to diesel's origins as a product obtained from distilling petroleum. Common packaging methods for Diesel include drums, ISO tanks, or bulk shipping, preserving its quality and meeting international shipping requirements. The product adheres to stringent quality standards such as ISO 8217 for distillate fuels. This detailed classification and trade information supports customs documentation and compliance with international trade laws, and ensures the product meets specific, measurable attributes relevant to trade professionals.

Diesel Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Separate chemically defined organic compounds, other than pure methane and propane which are to be classified in heading 27.11; (b) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (c) Mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons of heading 33.01, 33.02 or 38.05. 2.- References in heading 27.10 to “petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals” include not only petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals but also similar oils, as well as those consisting mainly of mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons, obtained by any process, provided that the weight of the non-aromatic constituents exceeds that of the aromatic constituents. However, the references do not include liquid synthetic polyolefins of which less than 60 % by volume distils at 300 C, after conversion to 1,013 millibars when a reduced-pressure distillation method is used (Chapter 39). 3.- For the purposes of heading 27.10, “waste oils” means waste containing mainly petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (as described in Note 2 to this Chapter), whether or not mixed with water. These include : (a) Such oils no longer fit for use as primary products (for example, used lubricating oils, used hydraulic oils and used transformer oils); (b) Sludge oils from the storage tanks of petroleum oils, mainly containing such oils and a high concentration of additives (for example, chemicals) used in the manufacture of the primary products; and (c) Such oils in the form of emulsions in water or mixtures with water, such as those resulting from oil spills, storage tank washings, or from the use of cutting oils for machining operations.