Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes

HS v2017 Code: 271113

About petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes

HS code 271113 covers the classification of liquefied petroleum gases, primarily butanes. These gaseous hydrocarbons are essential commodities in the global energy and petrochemical industries, serving as feedstocks, fuel sources, and raw materials for a wide range of downstream applications. The production and trade of butanes and related liquefied petroleum gases play a crucial role in meeting the world's growing energy demands and supporting the development of various industries.

Production process

Liquefied butanes and other petroleum gases are typically produced as a by-product of crude oil refining and natural gas processing. The main production techniques involve the separation, purification, and liquefaction of these gaseous hydrocarbons from the raw feedstocks. This is commonly achieved through distillation, fractionation, and compression processes, which isolate the desired gas components and convert them into a liquefied state for storage and transportation.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of liquefied butanes and other petroleum gases include crude oil, natural gas, and various refining and processing equipment. Refineries and gas processing plants utilize specialized machinery, such as distillation columns, compressors, and storage tanks, to extract, purify, and liquefy the target gas products. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust infrastructure of pipelines, storage facilities, and transportation networks to handle the distribution of these essential commodities.

Production outputs

The main output of HS code 271113 is liquefied butanes, which can be further classified into normal butane and isobutane. These liquefied petroleum gases have a wide range of applications, including use as fuel for heating, cooking, and transportation, as well as feedstocks for the petrochemical industry. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by other HS codes, such as 271112 Propane, liquefied, 271119 Other liquefied petroleum gases, and various codes within the 2711 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons and 2901 Acyclic hydrocarbons classifications.

Revisions to 271113

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 271113. The most recent 1 version of this code (271113) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 271113 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

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

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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/v2017/271113'>271113: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271111'>271111: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271112'>271112: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane</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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