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U.S. imports of liquefied natural gas (lng) (HS 271111) totaled $38.8M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports of $38.8M in April 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $81.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLiquefied natural gas — methane chilled to cryogenic temperatures for bulk marine transport — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (2711110000), making origin and vessel specification the primary commercial variables rather than product subdivision. Trinidad and Tobago has historically been the leading supplier to the US, with Mexico and Qatar also significant sources; the geographic spread reflects LNG's dependence on purpose-built liquefaction terminals and specialized LNG carrier fleets. As US LNG export capacity has expanded, import volumes have shifted, but re-export and arbitrage flows keep this heading commercially active. Importers and terminal operators should be aware that LNG facilities are subject to FERC and DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) oversight.
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US LNG import terminals, particularly on the East Coast and in New England, remain active because pipeline constraints can make it more economical to import LNG from nearby suppliers like Trinidad and Tobago than to transport domestic gas from producing regions. Seasonal demand spikes and regional pipeline bottlenecks are the primary drivers of continued import activity alongside the country's growing export trade.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizes the siting, construction, and operation of LNG import terminals under the Natural Gas Act. The Department of Transportation's PHMSA sets safety standards for LNG facilities under 49 CFR Part 193. Customs entry itself is handled by CBP, but terminal operators must maintain FERC authorization and PHMSA compliance as ongoing conditions of operation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $602.7M | +$602.7M |
| EGYPT | -- | $466.7M | +$466.7M |
| POLAND | -- | $394.3M | +$394.3M |
| ITALY | -- | $370.6M | +$370.6M |
| FRANCE | -- | $361.8M | +$361.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2711110000 | NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED | $38.8M | -- |
NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2711110000 | NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED | $4.6B |
NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED
24.2M m3
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $1.3B | +$1.3B |
| SABINE, TX | -- | $1.1B | +$1.1B |
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | -- | $670.3M | +$670.3M |