Product classification

HS code for Liquefied propane: 2711.12

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, liquefied, propane.

Classification of liquefied propane under HS 2711.12

Liquefied propane is classified under HS code 2711.12. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation and the specific notes of Chapter 27, which deals with mineral fuels and products of their distillation. Heading 2711 is the designated heading for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. Within this heading, the system differentiates between products based on their physical state (liquefied vs. gaseous) and their chemical identity. Subheading 2711.12 is explicitly reserved for propane in a liquefied state. Propane (C3H8) is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. When it is pressurized or cooled for storage and transport, it is classified here. This code applies to propane used for industrial heating, residential cooking, and as a fuel for internal combustion engines, provided it is not mixed with significant quantities of other gases.

Covers
  • Liquefied propane gas
  • High-purity liquefied propane
  • Fuel-grade liquefied propane
  • Liquefied propane used as a refrigerant (R-290)
  • Propane in pressurized cylinders for torches
Also under 2711.12
  • AmeriGas
  • Ferrellgas
  • Suburban Propane
  • BP
  • Shell
  • Saudi Aramco
  • ExxonMobil.

Codes often confused with 2711.12

Common mistake. Liquefied propane is frequently confused with HS code 2711.19, which is the general category for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures. If the product is predominantly propane, 2711.12 is the correct, more specific code. Another common misclassification is 2711.29, which applies to propane in its gaseous state. Furthermore, while propane is a saturated acyclic hydrocarbon, it is excluded from Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) by Note 1 to Chapter 27, which keeps these petroleum gases in heading 2711 even if they are separate chemically defined compounds.

2711.19Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 27112711.29Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, other than natural gas27.11Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons

Top exporters and importers of HS 271112 (the code used for liquefied propane), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271112 (the code used for liquefied propane) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 271112, not only liquefied propane.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $23.2B
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$6.0B
  3. 3 Qatar* ~$3.7B

World total: $45.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $16.9B
  2. 2 India $7.0B
  3. 3 Japan $4.9B

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 liquefied propane

Brazil splits HS 2711.12 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 propane

What is the HS code for Liquefied propane?

The HS code for Liquefied propane is 271112 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane). The HS code for liquefied propane is 2711.12, located within the petroleum gases heading of Chapter 27.

How do I classify Liquefied propane for customs?

Liquefied propane is classified under HS code 271112 — Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is propane in a gas cylinder classified under 2711.12?

Yes, if the propane inside the cylinder is under sufficient pressure to be in a liquid state, it is classified under 2711.12.

Which countries are the top exporters of liquefied propane (HS 271112)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271112 (the code used for liquefied propane) 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 liquefied propane (HS 271112)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 271112 (the code used for liquefied propane) 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.

Is the HS code for Liquefied propane the same in all countries?

The base HS code 271112 for Liquefied propane 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 propane in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 271112 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for liquefied propane depends on the product's details: 2711.12.10 (Crude liquefied propane), 2711.12.90 (Other liquefied propane).