Heading 2711

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

17 declarable lines

Heading 2711 covers petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, whether liquefied or in gaseous state. The heading splits first by physical state (liquefied under 2711.11 through 2711.19, gaseous under 2711.21 and 2711.29), then by which gas it is: natural gas, propane, butanes, ethylene, propylene, butylene, butadiene, ethane, or other. All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Propane, including propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent
Butanes of 90 liquid volume percent or more but less than 95 liquid volume percent
Ethylene
Propylene
Butadiene
Natural gas in gaseous state
Ethane, liquefied

How to choose the right subheading

Physical state: liquefied (2711.11 to 2711.19) or in gaseous state (2711.21 and 2711.29).
Chemical identity of the gas: natural gas, propane, butanes, ethylene, propylene, butylene, butadiene, ethane, or other.
Purity level for propane: whether it meets a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent decides between the two propane lines.
Purity level for butanes: whether purity is 90 or more but less than 95 liquid volume percent decides between the two butane lines.
For the gaseous-state subheading, the same gas-identity and purity facts apply as in the liquefied subheading.

Often confused with

Petroleum jelly and paraffin wax
Solid waxes and jelly from petroleum are separate from the gases of 2711.
Heading 2712
Petroleum coke and petroleum bitumen
Residues left after refining are classified as coke or bitumen, not as gases.
Heading 2713
Refined motor gasoline, naphtha and other light petroleum oils
Liquid fuels that stay liquid at normal temperature fall in the oils heading, not the gas heading.
Heading 2710
Natural asphalt and bituminous rock
Solid or semi-solid bituminous minerals are not gaseous hydrocarbons.
Heading 2714
Coal and coal briquettes
Solid coal is a mineral fuel classified separately from petroleum gases.
Heading 2701

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for liquefied propane?

Liquefied propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent is 2711.12.00.10, and other liquefied propane is 2711.12.00.20. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on liquefied natural gas?

Liquefied natural gas is classified under 2711.11.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify butane?

Liquefied butanes with a purity of 90 liquid volume percent or more but less than 95 liquid volume percent go in 2711.13.00.10, and other liquefied butanes in 2711.13.00.20. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.