2711.12.00 - Propane

This HTS category, 2711.12.00, specifically classifies **Propane** when it is in a liquefied form. As part of Chapter 27, which deals with mineral fuels and oils, liquefied propane falls under the broader heading of petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. This classification is critical for importers and exporters to correctly identify and declare this common fuel source for customs purposes.

Within the group of liquefied petroleum gases, this sub-heading is distinct from its siblings. Unlike "Natural gas" (2711.11.00.00), which is primarily methane, or "Butanes" (2711.13.00), which refers to a different hydrocarbon, this category exclusively addresses propane. It also differs from "Ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene" (2711.14.00), which are unsaturated hydrocarbons often used as chemical feedstocks, and the residual "Other" (2711.19.00) for liquefied petroleum gases not otherwise specified.

Further refinement within the propane classification is provided by its subcategories. The HTS distinguishes between propane meeting a minimum purity standard of 90 liquid volume percent (2711.12.00.10) and other forms of propane (2711.12.00.20). This differentiation is important for potential tariff rate variations or regulatory requirements based on the purity level of the imported or exported product.