U.S. exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) (HS 271111) totaled $4.2B in August 2026.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports of $30.2M in August 2026 ran 44% below the year-to-date monthly average of $53.6M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 2711
Subheading 271111 · $4.2B of $7.7B
ImportsExports
Imports
$30.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.2BYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $684.7M of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and exported $51.2B.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2711110000 | Natural Gas, Liquefied | $30.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2711110000 | Natural Gas, Liquefied | $4.2B |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.