U.S. exports of Propylene (Propene) (HS 290122) totaled $14.7M in August 2026.
Propylene (Propene) imports of $6.9M in August 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.9M.
Last updated: August 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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131 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 2901
Subheading 290122 · $14.7M of $992.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901220000 | Propene (Propylene) | $6.9M | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2901220000 | Propene (Propylene), Unsaturated | $14.7M |
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
$6.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $49.7M of Propylene (Propene) and exported $388.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Colombia and Mexico together take 95% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.