Lpg gas|HS Code

Lpg gas harmonized system code

Product Overview Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), classified under HS Code 2711, is a clear, odorless hydrocarbon gas that is compressed and stored as a liquid. It is composed primarily of propane and butane, with smaller amounts of propylene and butylene. The product is known for its high calorific value, clean-burning characteristics, and versatility. Under the HS Code 2711, the product is further categorized into three main subcategories: petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons in the gaseous state, in liquid state, and those liquefied under pressure, with LPG falling under the latter. In terms of commercial applications, LPG is widely used in food service for cooking and heating, in the retail sector as a fuel for vehicles, and in various processing industries, including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. LPG's market positioning is centered around its environmental benefits, including lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to other fossil fuels, coupled with its high energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for LPG is 2711.12, with the hierarchical breakdown being as follows: Chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes), Heading 11 (Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons), and Subheading 12 (Propane and butane, liquefied). The product is classified under this code due to its specific chemical composition and state (liquefied under pressure). In terms of trade considerations, LPG is commonly packaged in pressurized gas cylinders or bulk tanks and must be stored and transported under certain temperature and pressure conditions to maintain its liquid state. The product must meet various quality standards, including those set by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and local customs authorities, which often require verification of the product's purity, calorific value, and absence of contaminants. The description and classification of LPG under HS Code 2711.12 are designed to meet the needs of customs classification and trade documentation, ensuring smooth international trade transactions.

Lpg gas Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Separate chemically defined organic compounds, other than pure methane and propane which are to be classified in heading 27.11; (b) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (c) Mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons of heading 33.01, 33.02 or 38.05. 2.- References in heading 27.10 to “petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals” include not only petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals but also similar oils, as well as those consisting mainly of mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons, obtained by any process, provided that the weight of the non-aromatic constituents exceeds that of the aromatic constituents. However, the references do not include liquid synthetic polyolefins of which less than 60 % by volume distils at 300 C, after conversion to 1,013 millibars when a reduced-pressure distillation method is used (Chapter 39). 3.- For the purposes of heading 27.10, “waste oils” means waste containing mainly petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (as described in Note 2 to this Chapter), whether or not mixed with water. These include : (a) Such oils no longer fit for use as primary products (for example, used lubricating oils, used hydraulic oils and used transformer oils); (b) Sludge oils from the storage tanks of petroleum oils, mainly containing such oils and a high concentration of additives (for example, chemicals) used in the manufacture of the primary products; and (c) Such oils in the form of emulsions in water or mixtures with water, such as those resulting from oil spills, storage tank washings, or from the use of cutting oils for machining operations.