Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane

HS v2022 Code: 271112

About petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane

HS code 271112 covers the classification of liquefied propane, a critical component of the global energy and petrochemical industries. Propane is a versatile hydrocarbon gas that is widely used for heating, cooking, and as a fuel for transportation and industrial processes. As a major export commodity, the trade in liquefied propane plays a significant role in the international energy market and the broader global economy.

Production process

Liquefied propane is primarily produced as a by-product during the extraction and refining of natural gas and crude oil. The production process typically involves the separation of propane from the raw natural gas or crude oil stream, followed by liquefaction through compression and cooling. This liquefaction process reduces the volume of the gas, making it easier to store and transport.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of liquefied propane include natural gas, crude oil, and specialized processing equipment such as compressors, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust transportation infrastructure, including pipelines, tankers, and storage facilities, to move the liquefied propane from production sites to distribution hubs and end-users.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 271112 is liquefied propane, which is then consumed by a variety of industries and end-users. Propane is widely used as a fuel for residential and commercial heating, as well as for powering vehicles and industrial processes. It is also a feedstock for the production of other petrochemicals, such as 290211 benzene and 290124 butane, which are classified under different HS codes.

Revisions to 271112

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 271112. The most recent 1 version of this code (271112) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 271112.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/27'>27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2711'>2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271112'>271112: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, propane</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271111'>271111: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, natural gas</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271113'>271113: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, butanes</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271114'>271114: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271119'>271119: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271121'>271121: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, natural gas</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271129'>271129: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; in gaseous state, other than natural gas</a>"]

    

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