Butane Fuel Gas for Camping Stoves

Refined butane gas in gaseous state for portable camping stoves and torches. Falls under HTS 2711.29.00.60 as other gaseous hydrocarbons, separate from liquefied forms or mixtures. Derived from natural gas or petroleum refining processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2711.13.00Same rate: 25%

If sold as liquefied petroleum gas

Liquefied butanes shift to specific LPG subheadings, differing by physical state at import.

3405.20.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If processed into lighter ignition fuels with additives

Prepared lamp lighters or paraffin-based igniters move to Chapter 34 for processed fuels.

3817.00.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If for industrial use as mixed hydrocarbon gases

Mixed gases for specific applications like welding classify under 3817 as chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide certificates of analysis showing >50% butane content to justify 'other' classification under 2711.29

β€’ Label containers with UN numbers for flammable gases and adhere to IMDG/IMCO shipping rules