Product classification

HS code for Liquefied petroleum gas: 2711.19

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711.

Classification of liquefied petroleum gas under HS 2711.19

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is classified under HS code 2711.19. This classification is used for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons that are liquefied but are not specifically named in the preceding subheadings (2711.11 through 2711.14). Chapter 27 covers mineral fuels and oils. While pure propane (2711.12) and pure butane (2711.13) have their own codes, LPG is frequently a commercial mixture of these two hydrocarbons, along with smaller amounts of other gases like ethane or propylene. Because it is a mixture not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.c.), it falls into the residual category 2711.19. This code is essential for the trade of 'autogas' and bottled gas used for domestic heating and cooking, where the exact ratio of propane to butane may vary by season or supplier.

Covers
  • Mixed liquefied petroleum gases (propane/butane mixes)
  • Commercial LPG for domestic use
  • Liquefied autogas for vehicles
  • Liquefied hydrocarbon gas mixtures n.e.c.
  • Liquefied refinery gases not meeting specific purity for other codes
Also under 2711.19
  • Air Liquide
  • Linde
  • Praxair (now Linde)
  • various specialty chemical suppliers
  • industrial gas companies
  • Shell (specialty blends).

Codes often confused with 2711.19

Common mistake. LPG is often misclassified under 2711.12 (Propane) or 2711.13 (Butane). If a shipment consists of a mixture, it must be classified under 2711.19 unless one component is so dominant that the product takes on the character of that specific gas. Another common error is using 2711.29, which is for gases in a gaseous state. Since LPG is stored and transported under pressure as a liquid, it must remain in the 2711.1x series. Finally, it should not be confused with 2710.12 (light oils/motor spirit), as LPG is a gas at standard pressure.

2711.12Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane2711.13Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes2711.29Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, other than natural gas27.11Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons2710.12Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not containing biodiesel, not crude, not waste oils; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; light oils and preparations

Top exporters and importers of HS 271119 (the code used for liquefied petroleum gas), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271119 (the code used for liquefied petroleum gas) in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, 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 271119, not only liquefied petroleum gas.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Nigeria $924M
  2. 2 Algeria* ~$834M
  3. 3 Iran* ~$748M

World total: $6.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Türkiye $1.7B
  2. 2 Pakistan $1.0B
  3. 3 Philippines $719M

World total: $7.2B 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 liquefied petroleum gas

Brazil splits HS 2711.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about liquefied petroleum gas

What is the HS code for Liquefied petroleum gas?

The HS code for Liquefied petroleum gas is 271119 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711). The HS code for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is 2711.19, which covers liquefied petroleum gases not specified elsewhere.

How do I classify Liquefied petroleum gas for customs?

Liquefied petroleum gas is classified under HS code 271119 — Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can pure propane be classified under 2711.19?

No, pure propane should be classified under its specific HS code, 2711.12. Code 2711.19 is reserved for mixtures or other gases not covered by 2711.11 through 2711.14.

Which countries are the top exporters of liquefied petroleum gas (HS 271119)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271119 (the code used for liquefied petroleum gas) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($924M, 13% of world exports), Algeria (about $834M) and Iran (about $748M). World exports came to about $6.9B, 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 petroleum gas (HS 271119)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271119 (the code used for liquefied petroleum gas) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($1.7B, 24% of world imports), Pakistan ($1.0B) and the Philippines ($719M). World imports came to about $7.2B, 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.

Is the HS code for Liquefied petroleum gas the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271119 for Liquefied petroleum gas 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 petroleum gas in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 271119 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for liquefied petroleum gas depends on the product's details: 2711.19.10 (Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)), 2711.19.90 (Other liquefied gaseous hydrocarbons).