Pipeline-Quality Natural Gas from China
Pipeline-quality natural gas is processed to meet transmission standards with minimal impurities, delivered in gaseous state through pipelines. Classified under HTS 2711.21.00.00 specifically for natural gas, excluding liquefied or synthetic variants. Essential for power generation and heating.
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
• Provide heating value (BTU/scf) and Wobbe index certifications to confirm pipeline specs
• Coordinate with FERC for cross-border pipeline entry points and capacity rights
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'associated gas' which may trigger different valuation rules