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:
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2710 2005
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2710 2010
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Overview
This HTS category, 2710.20, encompasses petroleum oils and oils derived from bituminous minerals, excluding crude oil. It specifically includes preparations where petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals form the primary constituent (70% or more by weight). A key defining characteristic of this sub-heading is the inclusion of biodiesel within these preparations, differentiating it from other similar oil products. This section covers a range of refined petroleum products and mixtures not otherwise classified, provided they meet the basic constituent and biodiesel criteria.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Category 2710.11, for instance, covers similar petroleum and bituminous oils and preparations but explicitly excludes those containing biodiesel. Furthermore, the sibling category designated for "Waste oils" addresses used or contaminated oils, a distinct functional classification from the refined or blended products covered under 2710.20. The presence of biodiesel is the definitive criterion that places a preparation within this specific sub-heading.
Within HTS 2710.20, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the specific application and type of oil. Subcategories such as "Distillate and residual fuel oils (including blended fuel oils)" provide a broad grouping, while more specific classifications exist for "Kerosene-type jet fuel, motor fuel or motor fuel blending stock" and "Kerosene (except kerosene-type jet fuel, motor fuel or motor fuel blending stock)." These distinctions are vital for accurate duty assessment and trade statistics, reflecting the varied uses and compositions of petroleum-based products containing biodiesel.