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U.S. imports of liquefied petroleum gases (lpg) (End-Use 10030) totaled $227.1M in July 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) paid $120K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.2% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) imports of $227.1M in July 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $299.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPropane, butane, and related light hydrocarbons transported in liquefied form under pressure are tracked under end-use code 10030, serving residential heating, agricultural drying, petrochemical cracking, and automotive fuel markets. The US shale revolution has transformed the country from a net LPG importer to a dominant exporter, so import volumes under this code now primarily reflect regional arbitrage, pipeline constraints, or specialty grade sourcing rather than structural supply gaps. Importers should distinguish between commercial-grade propane (HD-5 specification) and chemical-grade propane or butane, as specification requirements differ significantly across end-use applications.
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7.4K shipments/mo
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Commodity 36 of 51 in category 1
Commodity 10030 · $227.1M of $56.9B
Despite being a major LPG producer, the US imports LPG in specific circumstances: regional pipeline bottlenecks can make waterborne imports to certain coastal markets more economical than domestic overland supply, and chemical-grade butane or specialty blends may be sourced internationally to meet precise petrochemical feedstock specifications.
HD-5 is the dominant commercial propane standard in the US, limiting propylene content to 5% and setting vapor pressure and other quality parameters. Imported propane must meet this specification for residential and agricultural use. Chemical-grade propane destined for steam crackers operates under different purity requirements, so specification documentation is a key compliance step at entry.
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$227.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Canada and Korea, South together supply 99% of it.
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