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U.S. imports of liquefied propane (HS 271112) totaled $110.5M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Liquefied Propane imports of $110.5M in April 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $168.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPurity grade is the primary classification split for liquefied propane: product at minimum 90 liquid volume percent purity (2711120010) is separated from lower-purity or mixed-grade propane (2711120020), a distinction that matters for petrochemical feedstock versus fuel applications. Canada dominates US import supply by a wide margin, a function of integrated North American NGL infrastructure and USMCA trade conditions. Equatorial Guinea and Chile appear among the top suppliers, reflecting LPG export programs tied to associated gas from oil production. Propane's dual role as a heating fuel and a petrochemical cracker feedstock means demand patterns are seasonal for the fuel market but more continuous for chemical producers.
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The 90% purity threshold separates commercial HD-5 or chemical-grade propane — suitable for petrochemical feedstock or high-specification fuel use — from lower-purity LPG mixtures that may contain significant butane or other hydrocarbons. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis from the supplier confirming liquid volume composition, as the purity level determines both the correct tariff line and whether the product meets downstream customer specifications.
Propane demand for residential and agricultural heating peaks in winter months, which can tighten domestic supply and prompt increased imports, particularly from Canada via pipeline and rail. Petrochemical demand for propane as a cracker feedstock is more year-round but competes with export demand from US producers. Importers planning winter supply programs should account for potential port congestion and storage availability at receiving terminals.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2711120010 | PROPANE, LIQ, MIN PUR 90 LIQ VOLM PERCENT | $94.7M | 0.00% |
| 2711120020 | PROPANE LIQUEFIED, NESOI | $15.9M | -- |
PROPANE, LIQ, MIN PUR 90 LIQ VOLM PERCENT
PROPANE LIQUEFIED, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2711120010 | PROPANE, LIQ, MIN PUR 90 LIQ VOLM PERCENT | $2.3B |
| 2711120020 | PROPANE LIQUEFIED, NESOI | $69.3M |
PROPANE, LIQ, MIN PUR 90 LIQ VOLM PERCENT
9.7M m3
PROPANE LIQUEFIED, NESOI
271.1K m3
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $2.0B | +$2.0B |
| Pennsylvania | $3.6M | $235.8M | +$232.2M |
| Washington | $23.1M | $45.8M | +$22.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $1.0B | +$1.0B |
| BEAUMONT, TX | -- | $653.5M | +$653.5M |
| FREEPORT, TX | -- | $219.3M | +$219.3M |