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U.S. imports of propylene (propene) (HS 290122) totaled $4.6M in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Propylene (Propene) imports of $4.6M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPropylene is a foundational olefin feedstock for polypropylene, acrylonitrile, propylene oxide, and cumene, making it one of the most commercially significant chemicals in global trade. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2901220000), it is transported as a liquefied gas under pressure and requires specialized handling at import terminals. Canada is the leading US supplier, with China and India also notable sources. Propylene supply is sensitive to refinery and steam cracker operating rates, and importers should monitor on-purpose propylene production trends — including propane dehydrogenation capacity — as these affect global availability and pricing.
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Polymer-grade propylene (typically ≥99.5% purity) and chemical-grade propylene (typically 92–94% purity) are both classified under 2901220000 — the HTS does not subdivide by purity grade. However, purity grade is commercially critical: polymer-grade commands a price premium and is required for direct polymerization, while chemical-grade is used in less purity-sensitive applications. Buyers should specify grade in contracts and verify purity via certificate of analysis, even though both enter under the same tariff line.
Propylene imports must comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations governing flammable liquefied gases (UN 1077), including proper vessel certification, placarding, and emergency response documentation. At the port of entry, CBP coordinates with the Coast Guard for vessel-borne shipments. Importers should also confirm that receiving terminals hold the necessary EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) registrations for propylene storage above threshold quantities.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLOMBIA | -- | $23.1M | +$23.1M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $13.8M | +$13.8M |
| MEXICO | -- | $8.0M | +$8.0M |
| CANADA | $4.6M | $253K | -$4.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $409K | +$409K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901220000 | PROPENE (PROPYLENE) | $4.6M | 50.00% | $21K |
PROPENE (PROPYLENE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2901220000 | PROPENE (PROPYLENE), UNSATURATED | $46.2M |
PROPENE (PROPYLENE), UNSATURATED
60.2M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $554K | $45.0M | +$44.5M |
| West Virginia | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| Alabama | $883K | -- | -$883K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $44.7M | +$44.7M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $4.6M | $115K | -$4.5M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $443K | +$443K |