HS HEADING 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

HEADING

2712

CHAPTER

27 — Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2712.10

Petroleum jelly

2712.20

Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

2712.90

Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

Chapter 27 classification notes

Chapter 27 dominates global trade volumes. OPEC + sanctions context (Russian crude, Iranian crude, Venezuelan crude) heavily affect tariff and clearance treatment. Personal-import not relevant for chapter 27.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Lubricant base oils vs. lubricant preparations — 2710 vs. 3403; petrochemical feedstocks vs. finished plastic resins (2710 vs. Chapter 39).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 27

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