HSN Codes · Chapter 27: Mineral Fuels and Oils

HSN Code 271020

Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % 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

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 271020

The first two digits (27) place this code in chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels and Oils. Heading 2710 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Coal, petroleum oils, LPG, lubricants, and other mineral fuels. Several petroleum products remain outside GST; the rest are taxed at various slabs.

Parent heading

2710 — Petroleum oils, other than crude; preparations thereof

More specific codes under 271020

  • 27102000 — Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing bio-diesel, other than waste oils
  • 27102010 — Automotive diesel fuel, containing biodiesel,conforming to standard is 1459
  • 27102020 — Diesel fuel blend (B6 to B20) conforming to standard IS 16531
  • 27102090 — Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 % 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 — other

Related codes in heading 2710

  • 271011 — Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude, preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, waste oils — light oils and preparations
  • 271012 — Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude, preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, waste oils — light oils and preparations
  • 271019 — Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude, preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, waste oils — other
  • 271091 — Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs), polychlorinated terphenyls (pcts) or polybrominated biphenyls (pbbs)
  • 271099 — Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude, preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, waste oils — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 271020 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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