Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals — HTS 2710
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils
Chapter 27 › Heading 2710
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2710 is a broad product category for certain non-crude petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, plus certain preparations in which those oils make up at least 70% by weight and serve as the basic constituents. It also covers waste oils. Examples may include refined petroleum products, lubricating or specialty oil preparations, and recovered waste oils, but the exact classification depends on the product’s composition and use.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, follow the tariff structure and identify the product’s material, formulation, physical form, intended use, and—where the tariff provides for it—whether it is a particular type of oil or preparation. Do not assume that a product belongs in 2710 merely because it is marketed as an “oil”; review the legal wording, section and chapter notes, and any applicable classification guidance. A customs broker or other qualified professional may be needed for difficult mixtures or borderline cases.
What to check
- Obtain the product’s technical data sheet, safety data sheet, ingredient breakdown, and manufacturing description before classifying it.
- Confirm whether the product is crude oil, a non-crude petroleum or bituminous-mineral oil, a preparation containing the required proportion of those oils, or waste oil.
- Check the tariff’s subheading branches for the product’s composition, type, physical form, and stated use; select the most specific description supported by the facts.
- Verify whether the product contains additives or other ingredients that affect the applicable subheading, and keep records showing how the composition was determined.
- Review current HTSUS provisions, chapter and section notes, and official classification rulings; seek broker or specialist advice when the formulation or intended use is uncertain.
HTS heading 2710 summary
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2710.12 | Light oils and preparations |
| 2710.19 | Other |
| 2710.20 | Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing biodiesel, other than waste oils |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2710?
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.