Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas

HS v2017 Code: 271111

About petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas

HS code 271111 covers the import and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other liquefied petroleum gases. These gaseous hydrocarbons are essential commodities in the global energy market, serving as crucial fuel sources for power generation, industrial processes, and residential heating. The trade of these products plays a significant role in meeting the world's growing energy demands and supporting the broader economy.

Production process

The production of liquefied natural gas and other liquefied petroleum gases typically involves the extraction of raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, followed by a series of processing steps. This includes the removal of impurities, the separation of different hydrocarbon components, and the liquefaction of the gas through cooling and compression. The liquefaction process reduces the volume of the gas, making it more efficient to transport and store.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of liquefied natural gas and other liquefied petroleum gases include raw natural gas, which is extracted from underground reservoirs, as well as specialized equipment such as compressors, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting infrastructure, including pipelines, liquefaction facilities, and transportation vessels to move the products to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 271111 are liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other liquefied petroleum gases, such as propane and butane. These products are widely used as fuel sources for power generation, industrial processes, and residential heating. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by various other industries, including 271112 Propane, liquefied, 271113 Butanes, liquefied, and 271119 Other liquefied petroleum gases.

Revisions to 271111

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 271111. The most recent 1 version of this code (271111) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 271111 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/27'>27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2711'>2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271111'>271111: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271112'>271112: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271113'>271113: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271114'>271114: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271119'>271119: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271121'>271121: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, natural gas</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271129'>271129: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, other than natural gas</a>"]

    

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