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U.S. imports of liquefied petroleum gases (lpg) (End-Use 10030) totaled $265.7M in April 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) paid $43K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.5% on $578K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) imports of $265.7M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $309.8M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
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