Commercial Butane Gas Canister from China
A 14.1 oz canister of liquefied butane gas used for portable stoves and camping equipment. Classified under HTS 2711.29.00.25 as butanes in gaseous state, other than butylene, meeting the criteria for petroleum gases in gaseous form. It is not petrochemical feedstocks or natural gas but pure butane for fuel applications.
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
• Ensure compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations for flammable gases during transport
• Provide safety data sheets (SDS) and verify pressure vessel certifications
• Common pitfall: Incorrect declaration as non-hazardous leading to customs delays