Liquefied Ethane for Petrochemical Feedstock
Liquefied ethane (C2H6) is a gaseous hydrocarbon chilled to below -89°C for storage and transport as a liquid. It is classified under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases, specifically ethane, distinct from methane.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ethane is in containers ready for use
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ethane is not pure methane or propane, which are excluded by chapter note 1
• Confirm the product is not in ready-to-use containers to avoid 2711.19.10
Related Products under Tariff item 2711.19.90
Bulk Liquefied Refinery Gas (LRG)
Bulk liquefied refinery gas is a mixture of C3+ hydrocarbons recovered from crude oil processing, used as fuel or feedstock. It is classified under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases, not meeting the specific definitions of pure methane or propane.
Commercial Propylene Gas (Liquefied)
Commercial propylene gas, liquefied, is a mixture of propylene with other gaseous hydrocarbons, used as a petrochemical feedstock or fuel. It falls under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases when not sufficiently pure for separate chemical classification.
Cryogenic Liquefied Ethane NGL Fraction
Cryogenic liquefied ethane is an NGL fraction extracted via cryogenic processing, liquefied for transport. It falls under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases, specifically ethane, which is not excluded by chapter note 1.
High Purity Liquefied Ethane for Semiconductor Manufacturing
High-purity liquefied ethane (>99.999%) is used as a process gas in semiconductor manufacturing. It is classified under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases, as ethane is not excluded by chapter note 1.
Liquefied Ethane for Ethylene Cracker Plants
Industrial-grade liquefied ethane is shipped in bulk for use in ethylene cracker plants. It falls under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases, specifically ethane, not elsewhere specified.
Liquefied Ethane Refrigerant Grade
Refrigerant-grade liquefied ethane is high-purity ethane used in industrial cryogenic systems. It falls under 2711.19.90 as other liquefied petroleum gases, not elsewhere specified.