Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from China
Liquefied natural gas is natural gas, primarily methane, cooled to approximately -162°C for storage and transport in liquid form. It falls under HTS 2711.11.00.00 as it is specifically classified as liquefied natural gas, a subset of petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the gas composition meets natural gas specifications (primarily methane) with lab analysis certificates to confirm classification under 2711.11
• Ensure cryogenic transport compliance with IMDG Code and obtain necessary permits for LNG import terminals
• Declare volume in cubic meters at standard conditions; avoid misdeclaration as compressed natural gas which may shift classification