Bulk Propane for Forklift Fuel from China
Gaseous propane supplied in bulk for refilling forklift cylinders in warehouses. Falls under HTS 2711.29.0015 as other propane not for vehicles or petrochemicals. Distinguished from automotive propane by industrial material handling end use.
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
• Include end-use certificates specifying non-road vehicle application to avoid automotive classification
• Comply with PHMSA regulations for hazardous material transport; missing safety data sheets cause entry delays
• Accurate pressure and temperature specs at import prevent disputes over gaseous vs liquid state