HS Code for Liquefied propylene

Liquefied propylene is classified under HS code 2711.14, which specifically covers petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in a liquefied state. This classification is situated within Chapter 27, focusing on mineral fuels and products of their distillation. Propylene, or propene, is an unsaturated hydrocarbon produced during the cracking of petroleum fractions. For classification under 2711.14, the product must be presented in a liquefied form, typically achieved through refrigeration or compression for bulk transport. The primary determinant for this code is the intended use as a fuel or a raw material in the petrochemical industry, provided it does not meet the high-purity thresholds that would classify it as a separate chemically defined organic compound. The Harmonized System distinguishes between crude gaseous mixtures and refined chemical products, placing liquefied propylene of standard commercial grades firmly within the energy and mineral sector of the nomenclature.

Products Included

• Liquefied propene (propylene)
• Refinery-grade liquefied propylene
• Chemical-grade liquefied propylene (below 95% purity)
• Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fractions rich in propylene

Common Misclassification

A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 2901.22. While 2711.14 covers propylene as a mineral fuel or refinery product, 2901.22 is reserved for propene (propylene) that is a chemically defined organic compound, typically requiring a purity level of 95% or higher by volume. Additionally, 2711.12 (liquefied propane) is often confused with propylene due to their similar names and shared use in LPG mixtures, but they are chemically distinct saturated versus unsaturated hydrocarbons.

FAQ

What is the HS code for liquefied propylene?

The HS code for liquefied propylene is 2711.14, which falls under the category of liquefied petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.

How does purity affect the classification of propylene?

If the propylene has a purity of 95% or more by volume, it is generally classified under HS code 2901.22 as a chemically defined acyclic hydrocarbon, rather than under 2711.14.