Industrial Grade Liquefied n-Butane Cylinder
A 20lb steel cylinder containing 99.5% pure n-butane, used as a chemical manufacturing feedstock and refrigerant. This product is classified under tariff item 2711.13.00 as liquefied butane, a petroleum gas, and is not a separate chemically defined organic compound (except pure methane or propane), per Chapter 27 Note 1(a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains ethylene, propylene, butylene, or butadiene
These are other liquefied petroleum gases, distinct from butanes.
If the gas is a mixture not covered by specific subheadings
Covers other liquefied petroleum gases and gaseous hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cylinder is properly certified for transport under Canadian TDG regulations and that the n-butane purity is documented on the commercial invoice
• Verify with CBSA that the product is not a separate chemically defined compound (other than pure methane or propane) to avoid reclassification
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