HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2711.12 – Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane
HS code 2711.12 is the 6-digit subheading for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, liquefied, propane. It is used for liquefied propane, commercial propane, HD-5 propane, industrial grade propane and propane-butane mixtures (where propane is dominant).
What HS 2711.12 covers
This category covers liquefied propane, a versatile and widely traded petroleum gas. Propane is a key component of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and is utilized globally for diverse applications including heating, cooking, automotive fuel, and as a petrochemical feedstock. International trade involves its movement from major oil and gas producing regions to consumer markets. Exporters are typically countries with significant natural gas processing or crude oil refining capacity, while importers are nations relying on propane for domestic energy needs or industrial applications. The trade is influenced by seasonal demand (e.g., higher demand for heating in winter), crude oil prices, and the availability of robust infrastructure for storage and distribution, making it a dynamic global commodity.
- Covers
- Liquefied propane
- Commercial propane
- HD-5 propane
- Industrial grade propane
- Propane-butane mixtures (where propane is dominant)
- Autogas.
- Examples
- AmeriGas
- Ferrellgas
- Suburban Propane
- BP
- Shell
- Saudi Aramco
- ExxonMobil.
Codes often confused with 2711.12
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 271113 (liquefied butanes) or 271119 (other liquefied petroleum gases) as they are all components of LPG; the specific chemical composition (propane) is the distinguishing factor. It's also distinct from natural gas (271111).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 271112, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 271112 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $23.2B 51% of world exports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.0B 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Qatar* ~$3.7B 8.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $45.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $16.9B 32% of world imports
- 2 India $7.0B 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $4.9B 9.3% of world imports
World total: $53.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2711.12 2
Brazil splits HS 2711.12 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 27.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2711.12
What is HS code 271112?
HS code 271112 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane. This category covers liquefied propane, a versatile and widely traded petroleum gas. Propane is a key component of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and is utilized globally for diverse applications including heating, cooking, automotive fuel, and as a petrochemical feedstock. International trade involves its movement from major oil and gas producing regions to consumer markets. Exporters are typically countries with significant natural gas processing or crude oil refining capacity, while importers are nations relying on propane for domestic energy needs or industrial applications. The trade is influenced by seasonal demand (e.g., higher demand for heating in winter), crude oil prices, and the availability of robust infrastructure for storage and distribution, making it a dynamic global commodity.
What products fall under HS code 271112?
Liquefied propane, commercial propane, HD-5 propane, industrial grade propane, propane-butane mixtures (where propane is dominant), autogas.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 271112?
This code is often confused with 271113 (liquefied butanes) or 271119 (other liquefied petroleum gases) as they are all components of LPG; the specific chemical composition (propane) is the distinguishing factor. It's also distinct from natural gas (271111).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 271112?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 271112 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($23.2B, 51% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $6.0B) and Qatar (about $3.7B). World exports came to about $45.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 271112?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 271112 in UN Comtrade data were China ($16.9B, 32% of world imports), India ($7.0B) and Japan ($4.9B). World imports came to about $53.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 271112 structured?
HS code 271112 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (27) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 271112?
Brazil splits HS code 271112 into 2 NCM codes: 2711.12.10 (Crude liquefied propane), 2711.12.90 (Other liquefied propane). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.