Subheading · Section V

2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane

2711.12

Official description Propane

  • 0%–8%UK
  • 0%–8%EU
  • 15%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$58.1bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 2711.12 belongs to heading 2711 (petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons) in chapter 27.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 2711.12 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 8% (average 2.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 2711.12 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 8%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 2711.12 into 6 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 15%.

Subheading 2711.12 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$58.1bn (−17.6% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$30.6bn), followed by the United Arab Emirates.

The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$18.7bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 103 exporters with US$309.8m; its largest buyer was France.

The United Kingdom imported US$223.3m, most of it from Norway.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 8% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 2.7% EU Free – 8% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 1.8% Türkiye 15% Statutory rate (Law 474) 6 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 2711 12 00 00 Propane
  2. Propane of a purity of not less than 99%
  3. 2711 12 11 00 For use as a power or heating fuel 8%
  4. 2711 12 19 00 For other purposes
  5. Other
  6. 2711 12 91 00 For undergoing a specific process
  7. 2711 12 93 00 For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 2711 12 91
  8. For other purposes
  9. 2711 12 94 00 Of a purity exceeding 90% but of less than 99% Free
  10. 2711 12 97 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 2711 12 Propane:
  2. Propane of a purity of not less than 99 %:
  3. 2711 12 11 For use as a power or heating fuel 8%—
  4. 2711 12 19 For other purposes Free—
  5. Other:
  6. 2711 12 91 For undergoing a specific process 0.7%—
  7. 2711 12 93 For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 27111291 0.7%—
  8. For other purposes:
  9. 2711 12 94 Of a purity exceeding 90 % but of less than 99 % 0.7%—
  10. 2711 12 97 Other 0.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 2711.12 Propan:
  2. Saflığı % 99 veya daha fazla olan propan:
  3. 2711.12.11.00.00 Güç temininde veya yakıt olarak kullanılmaya mahsus olanlar 15%
  4. 2711.12.19.00.00 Diğer amaçlar için kullanılanlar 15%
  5. Diğerleri:
  6. 2711.12.91.00.00 Özel bir işleme tabi tutulacak olanlar 15%
  7. 2711.12.93.00.00 2711.12.91.00 Alt pozisyonlarında belirtilen işlemlerden başka bir işlem ile kimyasal değişime tabi tutulacak olanlar 15%
  8. Diğer amaçlar için kullanılanlar :
  9. 2711.12.94.00.00 % 90'dan daha fazla saflıkta fakat % 99'dan daha az saflıkta olanlar 15%
  10. 2711.12.97.00.00 Diğerleri 15%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 2711.12.00 Propane Free
  2. 2711.12.00.10 Propane with a minimum purity of 90 liquid volume percent m3
  3. 2711.12.00.20 Other m3

World trade in 2024

2711.12 · US$58.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$10.8mUS$10.8m+US$156m+US$825.8m+> US$3.9bn

Exports: 103
  1. United States: US$30.6bn
  2. United Arab Emirates: US$6.3bn
  3. Qatar: US$3.9bn
  4. Canada: US$3.2bn
  5. Kuwait: US$2.1bn
  6. Saudi Arabia: US$1.8bn
  7. Algeria: US$1.6bn
  8. Oman: US$1.3bn
  9. Norway: US$1.2bn
  10. Australia: US$825.8m
  11. Sweden: US$450.3m
  12. Russia: US$441.5m
  13. Angola: US$402.8m
  14. Belgium: US$397.1m
  15. Netherlands: US$348.4m
  16. France: US$343.5m
  17. United Kingdom: US$309.8m
  18. Argentina: US$304.5m
  19. Kazakhstan: US$209.9m
  20. Malaysia: US$205.6m
  21. Nigeria: US$186.8m
  22. Equatorial Guinea: US$174.3m
  23. Egypt: US$169.9m
  24. China: US$164.7m
  25. Spain: US$156m
  26. Germany: US$116.8m
  27. Guatemala: US$92.7m
  28. Bahrain: US$87.7m
  29. Libya: US$85.2m
  30. El Salvador: US$80.2m
  31. Chile: US$70.1m
  32. Iraq: US$60.2m
  33. Türkiye: US$48.7m
  34. Austria: US$32.7m
  35. Poland: US$26.5m
  36. India: US$24.4m
  37. Italy: US$23.9m
  38. Latvia: US$23.7m
  39. Thailand: US$22.7m
  40. Tunisia: US$21.6m
  41. Portugal: US$21.4m
  42. Trinidad & Tobago: US$21.4m
  43. Hungary: US$21.3m
  44. South Korea: US$17.1m
  45. Dominican Republic: US$16.9m
  46. Czechia: US$13.1m
  47. Panama: US$13.1m
  48. Romania: US$12.6m
  49. Barbados: US$12.2m
  50. Slovakia: US$10.8m
  51. Switzerland: US$8.9m
  52. Lithuania: US$8.1m
  53. Turkmenistan: US$7.4m
  54. Cayman Islands: US$6.3m
  55. Luxembourg: US$5.2m
  56. Bolivia: US$5m
  57. South Africa: US$4.2m
  58. Denmark: US$3.7m
  59. Finland: US$3.7m
  60. Albania: US$3.6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$30.6bn 52.7%
2 United Arab Emirates US$6.3bn 10.9%
3 Qatar US$3.9bn 6.7%
4 Canada US$3.2bn 5.6%
5 Kuwait US$2.1bn 3.6%
6 Saudi Arabia US$1.8bn 3.1%
7 Algeria US$1.6bn 2.7%
8 Oman US$1.3bn 2.3%
9 Norway US$1.2bn 2%
10 Australia US$825.8m 1.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$18.7bn 32.2%
2 India US$7.1bn 12.2%
3 Japan US$6bn 10.2%
4 South Korea US$3.7bn 6.3%
5 Mexico US$2.4bn 4.2%
6 United States US$1.9bn 3.2%
7 Indonesia US$1.9bn 3.2%
8 Netherlands US$1.6bn 2.7%
9 Italy US$1.2bn 2.1%
10 Belgium US$1bn 1.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane?

Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane fall under HS subheading 2711.12, part of heading 2711, in section V of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2711.12 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2711.12 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons?

The United States, with US$30.6bn in 2024 (52.7% of world exports).