Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Liquefied Propane (HS 271112) totaled $2.0B in August 2026.
Importers of Liquefied Propane paid $21K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Liquefied Propane imports of $86.6M in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $137.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLiquefied propane (LPG) classified here is a critical energy commodity used in residential heating, agricultural drying, petrochemical feedstock production, and transportation fuel, with Canada by far the dominant US import source given integrated North American pipeline and rail infrastructure. The US schedule distinguishes high-purity propane of at least 90 percent liquid volume purity (2711120010) — the grade required for certain chemical and industrial applications — from all other liquefied propane (2711120020), a distinction that affects both classification and the specifications buyers must document. Equatorial Guinea and Chile are notable non-North American suppliers, typically arriving by LPG tanker. Imports are subject to DOT hazardous materials transport regulations and may require compliance with EPA fuel standards depending on end use.
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3.7K import shipments a month
Line 2711120010 covers propane with a minimum purity of 90 percent by liquid volume, while 2711120020 captures all other liquefied propane. The correct classification depends on the product's certified purity specification, which should be documented in the certificate of analysis or quality certificate accompanying the shipment. Industrial and chemical-grade propane buyers typically require the high-purity specification, while fuel-grade product often falls under the NESOI line.
Liquefied propane is classified as a hazardous material under DOT regulations, and all transport — whether by pipeline, rail, or marine vessel — must comply with applicable DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) standards. Marine imports must also comply with US Coast Guard vessel and terminal safety requirements. Depending on the intended end use, EPA fuel quality standards may apply, and importers should confirm compliance before the product enters domestic commerce.
Subheading 2 of 7 in heading 2711
Subheading 271112 · $2.0B of $7.7B
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2711120010 | Propane, Liq, Min Pur 90 Liq Volm Percent | $226.2M | 0.0003% | 0.12% | $583 |
| 2711120020 | Propane Liquefied, NESOI | $6.0M | 0.35% | 1.00% | $21K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2711120010 | Propane, Liq, Min Pur 90 Liq Volm Percent | $2.0B |
| 2711120020 | Propane Liquefied, NESOI | $57.1M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$86.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0BYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.7B of Liquefied Propane and exported $23.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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99.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of imports for consumption.