Product classification
HS code for Liquefied ethylene: 2711.14
Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene.
Classification of liquefied ethylene under HS 2711.14
Liquefied ethylene is classified under HS code 2711.14. This classification follows the structure of Chapter 27, which encompasses mineral fuels and products of petroleum distillation. Heading 2711 covers petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. Subheading 2711.14 is a collective category that includes ethylene, propylene, butylene, and butadiene in their liquefied forms. Ethylene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon that is typically gaseous at room temperature but is liquefied via cryogenic cooling or high pressure for international trade. The classification is driven by Note 1 to Chapter 27, which includes separate chemically defined gaseous hydrocarbons in this heading. Even if the ethylene is of high purity, it remains in 2711.14 when liquefied, rather than moving to the organic chemicals chapter, provided it is a petroleum gas or a similar gaseous hydrocarbon.
- Covers
- Liquefied ethylene (ethene)
- Liquefied propylene (propene)
- Liquefied butylene (butene)
- Liquefied butadiene
- Refinery-grade liquefied ethylene
- Also under 2711.14
- Dow Chemical
- BASF
- LyondellBasell
- SABIC
- INEOS
- ExxonMobil Chemical
- LG Chem.
Codes often confused with 2711.14
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion is HS code 2901.21, which covers ethylene as a chemically defined organic compound. While many organic chemicals move to Chapter 29 when pure, the legal notes for Chapter 27 specifically retain ethylene, propylene, and butadiene under 2711 when they are in a liquefied or gaseous state. Additionally, it is sometimes confused with 2711.19, the 'other' liquefied petroleum gas category. However, because ethylene is explicitly named in the description for 2711.14, that specific code takes precedence over the general category 2711.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied ethylene), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied ethylene) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 271114, not only liquefied ethylene.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $249M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $147M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $136M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $319M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $260M 19% of world imports
- 3 United States $258M 19% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for liquefied ethylene
Brazil classifies liquefied ethylene under NCM 2711.14.00: HS 2711.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about liquefied ethylene
What is the HS code for Liquefied ethylene?
The HS code for Liquefied ethylene is 271114 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene). The HS code for liquefied ethylene is 2711.14, which also includes propylene, butylene, and butadiene.
How do I classify Liquefied ethylene for customs?
Liquefied ethylene is classified under HS code 271114 — Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to ethylene in a gaseous state?
No, if ethylene is in a gaseous state (not liquefied), it is classified under HS code 2711.29, which covers other petroleum gases in gaseous form.
Which countries are the top exporters of liquefied ethylene (HS 271114)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied ethylene) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($249M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($147M) and Belgium ($136M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 liquefied ethylene (HS 271114)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied ethylene) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($319M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($260M) and the United States ($258M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Liquefied ethylene the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271114 for Liquefied ethylene is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for liquefied ethylene in Brazil?
In Brazil, liquefied ethylene (HS 271114) is classified under NCM 2711.14.00.