U.S. imports of liquefied butanes (HS 271113) totaled $81.3M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLiquefied butanesโused as LPG blending components, petrochemical feedstocks, and aerosol propellantsโare classified by purity under this heading, with lines for 90โ95% liquid-volume purity (2711130010) and other grades (2711130020). The distinction between normal butane and isobutane is commercially significant for refinery alkylation and petrochemical applications, though both fall within this heading. Canada is the leading supplier, followed by South Korea and Equatorial Guinea, with the United Kingdom and China also among the top sources.
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Yes, both n-butane and isobutane fall within heading 271113 as liquefied butanes. The tariff lines do not distinguish between the two isomers; classification is instead based on purity level. However, the commercial distinction between the isomers matters greatly for end-use applications such as alkylation feedstock or aerosol propellant.
Canada is the top supplier of liquefied butanes to the US, followed by South Korea and Equatorial Guinea. The United Kingdom and China also rank among the leading origins under this heading.
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Exports
$690.5M
Imports
$81.3M
from 25 countries ยท YTD: $268.5M
Surplus of $609.2M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $609.2M (net exporter)
YTD: $268.5M imported (April 2026)
2.7K shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.