HTS US: 2711.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading includes petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, which are widely used in energy generation, heating, industrial processes, and as feedstocks in chemical industries. The products classified under this heading are mainly gases in gaseous or liquefied form and include natural gas, propane, butanes, and several olefins such as ethylene, propylene, butylene, and butadiene.
These gases can be distinguished by their chemical composition and purity levels, which influence their applications and tariff classification.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries (Chapters 28-38)
- Chapter 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
- Heading 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2711.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify the exact type and purity of the gaseous hydrocarbon.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The structure of HTS Code 2711 is organized by specific gases and their purity grades, as well as other gaseous hydrocarbons, as shown below:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2711.11.00.00 | Natural gas | Unprocessed or processed natural gas used primarily as fuel. |
| 2711.12.00 | Propane | Includes different purity grades of propane. |
| 2711.12.00.10 | Propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent | High purity propane commonly used for heating and fuel gas. |
| 2711.12.00.20 | Other propane | Propane with purity below 90% or mixed forms. |
| 2711.13.00 | Butanes | Includes butane gases with various purity levels. |
| 2711.13.00.10 | Butanes with a purity of 90 liquid volume percent or more, but less than 95 liquid volume percent | Used in fuel blends and industrial applications. |
| 2711.13.00.20 | Other butanes | Butanes of lower purity or mixed gases. |
| 2711.14.00 | Ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene | Important olefins used as chemical feedstocks. |
| 2711.14.00.10 | Ethylene | Key raw material for polyethylene production. |
| 2711.14.00.20 | Propylene | Used in polypropylene and other chemicals. |
| 2711.14.00.30 | Butylene | Used in synthetic rubber and other polymers. |
| 2711.14.00.40 | Butadiene | Important for synthetic rubber manufacturing. |
| 2711.19.00 | Other gases | Includes ethane and other gaseous hydrocarbons not listed above. |
| 2711.19.00.10 | Ethane | Used as a petrochemical feedstock. |
| 2711.19.00.20 | Other | Miscellaneous gaseous hydrocarbons. |
| 2711.21.00.00 | Natural gas | Another classification for natural gas; may refer to different processing or packaging. |
| 2711.29.00 | Other gases | Various other petroleum gases with different purity or mixtures. |
| 2711.29.00.10 | Propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent | High purity propane. |
| 2711.29.00.15 | Other | Miscellaneous gaseous hydrocarbons. |
| 2711.29.00.20 | Butanes with a purity of 90 liquid volume percent or more, but less than 95 liquid volume percent | Purified butanes for industrial use. |
| 2711.29.00.25 | Other | Lower purity or mixed butane gases. |
| 2711.29.00.60 | Other | Other gaseous hydrocarbons not classified elsewhere. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Liquefied petroleum gases blended with non-hydrocarbon gases may be classified under different headings.
- Condensates or liquid hydrocarbons that are not gaseous under ambient conditions.
- Petroleum oils and other liquid fuels are classified elsewhere, typically under headings starting with 2709 or 2710.
- Refined chemical derivatives and polymers derived from these gases are under different chemical product chapters.
Notes
- Purity Specifications: The classification often depends on the minimum purity percentage measured by liquid volume, especially for propane and butanes.
- Usage: These gases serve diverse roles, including domestic heating, cooking fuel, industrial feedstocks, and raw materials in petrochemical manufacturing.
- Regulatory Control: Import and export of these gases are subject to safety regulations and environmental standards.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent.US HTS Code:
2711.12.00.10(Propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg) or cubic meter (m³) depending on the shipment form.
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS – varies by trade agreements and country of origin.
Additional Requirements: Compliance with US DOT and EPA regulations for transport and handling of gaseous hydrocarbons.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2709: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude.
- HTS 2710: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.
- HTS 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons (chemical derivatives of ethylene, propylene, etc.).
