How do I know if my oil is classified as light or heavy?

Light oils typically have lower viscosity and are less dense, while heavy oils are thicker and denser. Refer to product specifications for accurate classification.

What should I do if my oil contains biodiesel?

If your oil contains biodiesel, you should classify it under **HS-6 271020**, which specifically addresses oils with biodiesel content.

How can I identify if my waste oil contains harmful substances?

You can identify harmful substances by testing the oil for PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs. If present, classify it under **HS-6 271091**.

What is the difference between HS-6 271091 and 271099?

HS-6 271091 is for waste oils containing harmful substances, while HS-6 271099 is for waste oils that do not contain these substances.

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2710 — Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils

Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, oils

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 2710 when importing petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals that are not crude or waste oils. For example, if you're bringing in a shipment of light oil preparations containing 75% petroleum oils, this heading applies directly.

Deciding between HS-6 271012 and 271019 hinges on the oil's characteristics. If your product is a light oil preparation, go with 271012. However, if it’s a heavier oil preparation with the same petroleum content, choose 271019.

When dealing with biodiesel blends, HS-6 271020 is your code. This applies to oils containing biodiesel, while 271012 and 271019 are strictly for non-biodiesel oils. Make sure to verify the biodiesel content before classifying.

Waste oils fall under HS-6 271091 and 271099. If your waste oil contains harmful substances like PCBs, use 271091. If it’s free from these substances, then 271099 is the correct choice.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

petroleum oils · bituminous minerals · waste oils · light oils · heavy oils · biodiesel · oil preparations · HS-4 2710 · HS-6 271012 · HS-6 271019 · HS-6 271020 · HS-6 271091 · HS-6 271099 · import codes · oil classification · trade regulations

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Light oil preparations with 75% petroleum oils: HS-6 271012
Heavy oil preparations with 80% petroleum oils: HS-6 271019
Biodiesel blends with 70% petroleum oils: HS-6 271020
Waste oils containing PCBs: HS-6 271091
Waste oils without PCBs: HS-6 271099

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 2710 used for?
How to classify petroleum oils for import?
Difference between HS-6 271012 and 271019?
What are waste oils under HS-4 2710?
How to determine if oil contains biodiesel?
What are the requirements for importing light oils?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of oils are covered under HS-4 2710?: HS-4 2710 covers petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals that are not crude or waste oils, including various preparations.
How do I know if my oil is classified as light or heavy?: Light oils typically have lower viscosity and are less dense, while heavy oils are thicker and denser. Refer to product specifications for accurate classification.
What should I do if my oil contains biodiesel?: If your oil contains biodiesel, you should classify it under **HS-6 271020**, which specifically addresses oils with biodiesel content.
How can I identify if my waste oil contains harmful substances?: You can identify harmful substances by testing the oil for PCBs, PCTs, or PBBs. If present, classify it under **HS-6 271091**.
What is the difference between HS-6 271091 and 271099?: HS-6 271091 is for waste oils containing harmful substances, while HS-6 271099 is for waste oils that do not contain these substances.

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