HS Code 2712Petroleum 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
3 six-digit codes · Heading 12 of 16 in Chapter 27 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how to pick the right six-digit code and how it differs from nearby petroleum headings.
“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” divides three ways under heading 2712 — 271210, 271220 and 271290. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 12 of 16 in Chapter 27, Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, which runs to 43 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2712
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 271210 | Petroleum jelly |
| 271220 | Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured |
| 271290 | Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured |
What HS code 2712 covers
Heading 2712 is a group of soft and solid products made from petroleum and other minerals. It also takes other mineral waxes and similar products made by synthesis or by other processes. Colour does not matter, so dyed and plain goods fit the same heading.
Most of Chapter 27 is about fuels and oils. This heading is the home of the waxes and jellies. If you ship candles' raw wax, a skin-care jelly base or a wax blend, this is the place to start.
You may see the heading called HSN code 2712 or HTS code 2712. These names point to the same four starting digits. The world system stops at six digits. Countries add more digits for their own tariffs, so check your national tariff after you settle on the six-digit code.
Which HS code for paraffin wax? Comparing 271210, 271220 and 271290
Start with the product. If it is petroleum jelly, use 271210. If it is a paraffin wax, the next step is oil content.
The two wax codes differ only by one test. So the method of making it and the colour never move a wax from one code to the other. The oil figure does.
- 271210 is for petroleum jelly.
How to choose between 271220 and 271290 in practice
Ask your supplier for the oil content on the test certificate. A wax that sits right on the line needs a careful look at the number, because the rule is exact.
Read the full wording of each code before you file. For items such as microcrystalline wax, slack wax or ozokerite, the heading names them but the six-digit descriptions speak of paraffin wax. If you are unsure, run the product through the HS code classifier and keep the test certificate with your papers.
Heading 2712 vs 2710 and 2713
Several petroleum headings sit side by side, and mix-ups are common. Heading 2710 is for petroleum oils that are not crude, plus preparations and waste oils. Heading 2711 is for petroleum gases. Crude oil has its own place in heading 2709.
Use a simple test. If the goods are liquid oil, look at 2710. If they are coke or a black residue, look at 2713. If they are a wax or a jelly, stay in 2712.
Petroleum jelly and paraffin wax import and export data
Once you know your code, you can look at the trade behind it. Use 2712 or one of its six-digit codes to find who buys and sells petroleum jelly and paraffin wax across borders. Live records are on EximDataX, so you can see the current picture instead of a fixed table.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related
- Chapter 27 mineral fuels and oils
- HS 2710 petroleum oils, not crude
- HS 2711 petroleum gases
- HS 2713 petroleum coke and bitumen
- HS 2709 crude petroleum oils
- HS 2714 natural bitumen and asphalt
- All HS code chapters
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Nearby headings in Chapter 27
- 2704Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated…1 code
- 2705Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum…1 code
- 2706Tar distilled from coal, from lignite, peat and other mineral tars, whether…1 code
- 2707Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar…7 codes
- 2708Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars2 codes
- 2709Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude1 code
- 2710Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations…5 codes
- 2711Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons7 codes
- 2713Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils…4 codes
- 2714Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands…2 codes
- 2715Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on…1 code
- 2716Electrical energy1 code
Who ships under 2712?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2712: common questions
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly is classified under 271210, which sits in heading 2712.
What is the difference between HS code 271220 and 271290?
Only the oil content. Both are paraffin wax, whether made by synthesis or other processes and whether coloured or not.
Are microcrystalline wax, slack wax and ozokerite under HS 2712?
Yes, the heading 2712 description names all three, along with lignite wax, peat wax and other mineral waxes. Check the six-digit wording or use the HS code classifier to pick the exact code.
Who imports petroleum jelly under HS code 2712?
Search 271210 in the import and export data section of this page's links to see the buyers and suppliers on record.
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