HS Code for Motor Gasoline RON 95 (HS 2710.12)
Gasoline is the highest-value light distillate. RON 95 (E10 in EU, EU5 standard) is the mainstream road-vehicle spec. US uses RBOB (reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending) with ethanol added at rack. Asian benchmark is MOPS 92/95 RON.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2710.12 | Light oils - motor spirit (gasoline) |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 4.7% Plus excise duty (varies EUR 359-800/1,000L). |
| United States | 5.25 c/bbl |
| Singapore | 0% |
| India (BCD) | 2.5% Plus cess and central/state duties. |
Numerical Example: 300,000 bbl (~37,500 MT) MR tanker Eurograde 10 ppm gasoline, FOB Rotterdam USD 88/bbl, CFR Lagos Nigeria
300,000 bbl (~37,500 MT) MR tanker Eurograde 10 ppm gasoline, FOB Rotterdam USD 88/bbl, CFR Lagos Nigeria. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EN 228 EU gasoline specification.
- · ASTM D4814 US gasoline spec.
- · MOPS 92/95 RON - Platts Singapore.
- · EU Fuel Quality Directive 98/70/EC - max 10 ppm sulphur.
- · US Tier 3 gasoline standards - 10 ppm sulphur since 2020.
- · United States
- · Netherlands (blending hub)
- · India (Reliance)
- · South Korea
- · Saudi Arabia
Frequently asked questions
RON is Research Octane Number (measured in mild engine conditions), MON is Motor Octane Number (harsher). US pumps show AKI = (R+M)/2. EU RON 95 ≈ US AKI 91 (Premium). Same product, different labelling regimes.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to energy (HS 2710.12) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.