About HS Code 271129
This category covers various petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in their gaseous state, excluding natural gas. This can include refinery gases, off-gases from petrochemical processes, and other industrial gaseous streams that are not liquefied. These gases are often used as fuel within industrial facilities, as feedstocks for chemical production, or sometimes for local energy supply. International trade in these specific gaseous forms is less common than for liquefied gases or pipeline natural gas, as transport is more challenging without liquefaction or dedicated pipelines. Trade typically occurs between neighboring countries or within integrated industrial complexes, driven by specific industrial demands and energy recovery efforts, often involving short-distance pipeline transfers or on-site consumption.
Products Under This Code
Refinery gas, gaseous ethane, gaseous propane (not liquefied), gaseous butanes (not liquefied), gaseous ethylene (not liquefied), gaseous propylene (not liquefied), coke oven gas, blast furnace gas.
Real World Examples
Industrial facilities (refineries, chemical plants) using their own off-gases, local gas distribution networks for specific industrial zones, companies like Air Products, Messer, Linde.
Common Misclassification
This code is a residual category for gaseous hydrocarbons and is distinct from 271121 (gaseous natural gas). It's also important to differentiate it from the liquefied forms of these same gases (e.g., 271112 for liquefied propane) as the physical state dictates the classification.
Products Classified Under 2711.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
Trade is often regional, with industrialized nations like the USA, Germany, and China being both producers and consumers, primarily for internal industrial use or short-distance pipeline transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 271129?
HS code 271129 covers: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, other than natural gas. This category covers various petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in their gaseous state, excluding natural gas. This can include refinery gases, off-gases from petrochemical processes, and other industrial gaseous streams that are not liquefied. These gases are often used as fuel within industrial facilities, as feedstocks for chemical production, or sometimes for local energy supply. International trade in these specific gaseous forms is less common than for liquefied gases or pipeline natural gas, as transport is more challenging without liquefaction or dedicated pipelines. Trade typically occurs between neighboring countries or within integrated industrial complexes, driven by specific industrial demands and energy recovery efforts, often involving short-distance pipeline transfers or on-site consumption.
What products fall under HS code 271129?
Refinery gas, gaseous ethane, gaseous propane (not liquefied), gaseous butanes (not liquefied), gaseous ethylene (not liquefied), gaseous propylene (not liquefied), coke oven gas, blast furnace gas.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 271129?
This code is a residual category for gaseous hydrocarbons and is distinct from 271121 (gaseous natural gas). It's also important to differentiate it from the liquefied forms of these same gases (e.g., 271112 for liquefied propane) as the physical state dictates the classification.
How is HS code 271129 structured?
HS code 271129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.