U.S. exports of Coal Gas, Water Gas, Producer Gas, and Similar Gases (SITC 34500) totaled $16K in August 2026, exported to 4 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataManufactured fuel gases — including coal gas, water gas, and producer gas — are distinguished from petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons by their production method: they are derived from the gasification or reforming of solid fuels or steam rather than from petroleum refining or natural gas processing. These gases serve primarily as industrial energy carriers or chemical feedstocks in steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing. Because their composition varies widely by production process, precise chemical analysis documentation is essential for correct tariff classification and safety compliance.
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Producer gas is manufactured by passing air or steam over a bed of burning solid fuel (such as coal or coke), yielding a mixture primarily of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and nitrogen. Natural gas is a petroleum-derived product. This production-method distinction, confirmed by composition analysis, determines whether a shipment falls under this heading or under petroleum gas categories.
Imports of manufactured fuel gases must comply with DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations for hazardous gas transport, and facilities receiving them may require EPA air-quality permits. Importers should verify applicable federal and state requirements before shipment.
Basic heading 30 of 32 in section 3
Basic heading 34500 · $16K of $36.0B
Exports · August 2026
destination
Qatar and Canada together take 100% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $141K of Coal Gas, Water Gas, Producer Gas, and Similar Gases.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.