Liquefied Propylene Gas from China
Liquefied propylene gas is a flammable hydrocarbon stored under pressure as a liquid for transportation and use. It falls under HTS 2711.14.0020 as a liquefied petroleum gas specifically classified as propylene, distinct from other gases like ethylene or butylene.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and composition via lab analysis to confirm >50% propylene content meeting HTS criteria
• Obtain proper DOT/UN hazardous material certifications for safe transport of liquefied gases
• Avoid misclassification as natural gas mixtures by providing detailed spec sheets to CBP