Product classification
HS code for Liquefied propylene: 2711.14
Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene.
Classification of liquefied propylene under HS 2711.14
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.
- Covers
- Liquefied propene (propylene)
- Refinery-grade liquefied propylene
- Chemical-grade liquefied propylene (below 95% purity)
- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fractions rich in propylene
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied propylene), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied propylene) 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 propylene.
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 propylene
Brazil classifies liquefied propylene 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 propylene
What is the HS code for Liquefied propylene?
The HS code for Liquefied propylene is 271114 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene). The HS code for liquefied propylene is 2711.14, which falls under the category of liquefied petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
How do I classify Liquefied propylene for customs?
Liquefied propylene 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of liquefied propylene (HS 271114)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied propylene) 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 propylene (HS 271114)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 271114 (the code used for liquefied propylene) 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 propylene the same in all countries?
The base HS code 271114 for Liquefied propylene 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 propylene in Brazil?
In Brazil, liquefied propylene (HS 271114) is classified under NCM 2711.14.00.