HS 2710.19Energy

HS Code for Gasoil / Diesel EN590 (HS 2710.19)

EN590 is the European standard for automotive diesel: max 10 ppm sulphur (ULSD), min 51 cetane, defined density and CFPP grade. HS 2710.19 covers all middle-distillate gasoils. Priced on ICE Low Sulphur Gasoil Futures and Platts CIF NWE / Med.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
2710.12	Light oils - gasoline / naphtha
2710.19	Other petroleum oils - includes gasoil / diesel / fuel oil
2710.20	Petroleum oils containing biodiesel (blended)

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% Excise duty separate - varies by MS; minimum EUR 330/1000L.
United States	USD 5.25/bbl equivalent Or approx 0.4 c/l refinery petroleum-products duty.
India	0% But road cess + state VAT/tax component significant.
Nigeria	0% Historic subsidy regime being reformed.

Worked landed-cost example

30,000 MT EN590 gasoil, FOB Sikka USD 720/MT (approx USD 96/bbl), CIF Rotterdam

FOB valueUSD 21,600,000

Freight + insurance (MR)USD 900,000

CIF valueUSD 22,500,000

EU dutyUSD 0

Excise (Netherlands, EUR 500/1000L, downstream)≈ EUR 17.5m at consumption

Landed CIF ≈ USD 22.5m. Excise duty is paid at release to consumption from bonded storage, not at import.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· IMDG Code UN 1202 - Class 3 flammable liquid.
· EN 590 - EU quality spec: 10 ppm S, 51 cetane, density 820-845 kg/m3.
· US ASTM D975 grade 2-D S15 - equivalent US ULSD spec.
· RED II / RED III (EU) - renewable content mandate (blend with FAME / HVO).
· Russian origin: EU ban on Russian refined products since Feb 2023, G7 price cap USD 100/bbl on diesel.

Top exporting countries

· Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait)
· USA (Gulf Coast)
· Russia (sanctioned trade)
· India (Reliance, Nayara)
· South Korea, Singapore

Frequently asked questions

Is EN590 the same as ULSD?

Both are 10 ppm sulphur. EN590 is the specific European fuel-quality standard. ULSD (Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel) is the US grade under ASTM D975 S15. Cetane, density, and cold-flow spec differ slightly.

How is the Russian G7 price cap enforced?

G7 shipowners, insurers, and financiers may only service Russian oil / product cargoes sold at or below the cap (USD 60/bbl crude; USD 100/bbl premium products including diesel; USD 45/bbl discount products). Enforcement via attestations from traders and insurers.