HS 2712 — Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 27 Mineral fuels, oils and waxes
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 27
Chapter 27 Mineral fuels, oils and waxes
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 2712 covers
Coal, lignite, petroleum oils, bituminous materials, natural gas and petroleum waxes.
Classification notes
Product state (crude oil vs fuel oil vs gas) and refining drive classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 2712
What is HS 2712?
Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, oils and waxes). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 2712?
Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 2712 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 2712 products?
Product state (crude oil vs fuel oil vs gas) and refining drive classification.