Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene

HS v2017 Code: 271114

About petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene

HS code 271114 covers a critical segment of the global energy and petrochemical industries. This code encompasses the liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and other gaseous hydrocarbons, including ethylene, propylene, butylene, and butadiene. These products play a vital role in powering homes, fueling transportation, and serving as essential feedstocks for a wide range of downstream chemical and manufacturing processes. The trade and production of these commodities are crucial to the functioning of modern economies around the world.

Production process

The primary production techniques for the commodities under HS code 271114 involve the extraction, separation, and liquefaction of natural gas and other hydrocarbon streams. This typically begins with the extraction of raw natural gas from oil and gas fields, followed by a series of processing steps to remove impurities and separate the individual hydrocarbon components. Cryogenic distillation and other advanced separation technologies are then used to liquefy the desired gases, such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene, for storage and transportation.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods under HS code 271114 include raw natural gas, crude oil, and other hydrocarbon feedstocks. Specialized processing equipment, such as compressors, heat exchangers, and distillation columns, are also essential for the separation and liquefaction of the various gas components. Additionally, significant energy inputs, such as electricity and fuel, are required to power the production facilities and maintain the cryogenic conditions necessary for liquefaction.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 271114 are the liquefied petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, including 271112 Propane, 271113 Butanes, 290121 Ethylene, 290122 Propylene, and 290123 Butylenes. These products are widely used as fuel sources, as well as feedstocks for the production of a vast array of downstream petrochemical products, such as plastics, synthetic fibers, and various industrial chemicals.

Revisions to 271114

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 271114. The most recent 1 version of this code (271114) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 271114 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene

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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/v2017/271114'>271114: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene</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/v2017/271113'>271113: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes</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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