HS Code 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
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for 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 is 2710.20. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is 2.2% [Japan Customs Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 27
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
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
Subheading .20
.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
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE
2710.20.000
Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)
Customs Authority
Japan Customs (税関)
NACCS Electronic Clearance
De Minimis Threshold
¥10,000 JPY
Art. 14-18 Customs Tariff Law
Advance Ruling System
Advance Ruling (事前教示)
Valid 3 years across Japan
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for 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
MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 2710.20.
Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:
Search Japan Customs Advance Rulings Portal for 2710.20 →Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (2710.20)
| Commodity Code | Description | Duty Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Tripropylene | 2.2% | — | |
| (b) Other | 2.2% | — | |
| B Of which the fraction 5% to 95% by volume including distillation loss distils within not more than 2, when determined by the testing method for distillation stipulated by a Cabinet Order, other than mixed alkylenes with a very low degree of polymerisation | 2.2% | — | |
| (a)Intended for use in the manufacture of petrochemical products stipulated by a Cabinet Order | 2.2% | — | |
| (b)Other | 2.2% | — | |
| -- Of a specific gravity not more than 0.8017 at 15 | 2.2% | — | |
| A Mixed alkylenes with a very low degree of polymerisation | 2.2% | — | |
| (a)Intended for use in the manufacture of petrochemical products stipulated by a Cabinet Order | 2.2% | — | |
| (b)Other | 2.2% | — | |
| A Intended for use in the manufacture of petrochemical products stipulated by a Cabinet Order | 2.2% | — | |
| B Other | 2.2% | — | |
| (a) Intended for use as raw materials in refining, including those manufactured from the oil under the supervision of the Customs | 2.2% | — | |
| (b) Intended for use in agriculture, forestry and fishery, having a specific gravity of not less than 0.83 at 15 and a flash point not exceeding 130 when arrived at Japan or when mixed with other petroleum oils by the method stipulated in a Cabinet Order | 2.2% | — | |
| (c) Other | 2.2% | — | |
| (a) Intended for use as raw materials in refining, including those manufactured from the oil under the supervision of the Customs | 2.2% | — | |
| (b) Other | 2.2% | — | |
| A Of a specific gravity not more than 0.8494 at 15; liquid paraffin, cutting oils, insulating oils and aviation lubricating oils, quenching oils, hydraulic oils, rust preventive oils and other oils, not being mainly used for lubricating, having a specific gravity of more than 0.8494 at 15 | 2.2% | — | |
| B Other | 2.2% | — | |
| (6) Other | 2.2% | — | |
| 2 Other | 2.2% | — |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2710.12 | Subheading under Heading 2710 | Compare Subheading 2710.12 → |
| 2710.19 | Subheading under Heading 2710 | Compare Subheading 2710.19 → |
| 2710.91 | Subheading under Heading 2710 | Compare Subheading 2710.91 → |
| 2710.99 | Subheading under Heading 2710 | Compare Subheading 2710.99 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
Japan Customs Tariff Schedule (実行関税率表 2026) ↗
Official Japan 9-digit tariff items and WTO MFN duty rates.
Ministry of Finance Japan (MOF) Customs Bureau ↗
Japanese customs policy, Advance Ruling (事前教示) system, and EPA rules.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for 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?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), 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 is classified under HS 2710.20 (Heading 2710, Chapter 27). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is 2.2%.
How is HS 2710.20 distinguished within 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)?
Heading 2710 covers 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. Subheading 2710.20 specifically isolates 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. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 2710.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 2710.20?
Related subheadings under Heading 2710 include 2710.12, 2710.19, 2710.91, 2710.99. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import 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 into Japan?
Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
Can goods under HS 2710.20 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?
Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.
What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for 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?
Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).
How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 2710.20?
Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.
What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 2710.20 into Japan?
Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.
Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.
What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?
Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.
What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 2710.20 in Japan?
Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.
What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 2710.20?
Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.
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