Cryogenic Liquefied Ethane NGL Fraction

Ethane fraction extracted from natural gas liquids (NGLs) via cryogenic processing, liquefied for pipeline or marine transport. Falls precisely under HTS 2711.19.00.10 as liquefied ethane, excluding methane. Used primarily in plastics industry supply chains.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2711.11.00.00Same rate: 25%

If contaminated with significant methane content

Natural gas mixtures primarily methane classified under 2711.11, not pure ethane.

2902.50.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If ethane subjected to halogenation or chemical modification

Derivatives like ethyl chloride move to Chapter 29 as halogenated hydrocarbons.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 25%

If ethane processing equipment parts containing residual gas

Machinery parts with incidental gas classified by equipment function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on dry basis analysis per chapter notes; volatile matter irrelevant for pure ethane

File via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) with Schedule B 2711.19.0010; include origin certificates

Beware seasonal supply gluts affecting valuation; use Platts ethane indices for transaction value support