HS 2710.12Energy

HS Code for Naphtha (HS 2710.12)

Naphtha is the C5-C10 light distillate feed for steam crackers producing ethylene/propylene, and for isomerisation into gasoline blendstock. Paraffinic naphtha (higher paraffin content) is preferred for cracking; aromatic is preferred for reforming.

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

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
2710.12	Light oils and preparations

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	4.7% Suspension for chemical industry end-use.
India (BCD)	0-2.5% Concessional for petrochem feedstock.
South Korea	3% Refund on cracker feedstock use.
China	1%

Worked landed-cost example

45,000 MT paraffinic naphtha, FOB Sikka USD 720/MT, CFR Yeosu Korea

FOBUSD 32,400,000

Freight LR2USD 1,800,000

CFRUSD 34,200,000

Korea duty 3% (refunded for cracker use)USD 1,026,000

Landed ≈ USD 34.2m effective after duty drawback. Priced at MOPJ +/- premium.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· Platts MOPJ (Mean of Platts Japan) - Asian naphtha benchmark.
· Argus European naphtha CIF NW Europe.
· MARPOL Annex I; IMDG Class 3 UN 1268.
· REACH registration.

Top exporting countries

· Middle East (Saudi, UAE, Kuwait)
· India (Reliance)
· United States (Gulf Coast)

Frequently asked questions

Cracker naphtha quality specs?

Ethylene crackers want high paraffin content (>=70%), low aromatics (<10%), low sulphur (<500 ppm). Full-range open-spec naphtha with high naphthenes is typically for reforming. Ask for detailed PIONA analysis in your LC document requirements.