Butanes

Butanes, liquefied petroleum gas hydrocarbons

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 2711 13 00 (Butanes) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other petroleum gases and gaseous hydrocarbons within Chapter 27 — such as propane or liquefied natural gas — may be classified under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct compliance requirements.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all petroleum gas products: gaseous hydrocarbons destined for specific downstream uses — fuel blending, LPG cylinder filling, industrial feedstock — can attract classification scrutiny and associated regulatory obligations on re-examination. A customs re-classification to a more specific line within Chapter 27 triggers retrospective compliance, including potential detention pending resolution. Confirm the precise grade, intended end-use, and physical state against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2711 13 00 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the gaseous hydrocarbon is a different compound such as propane or a propane-butane mixture?

Propane and mixed propane-butane products are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 27 and may attract distinct compliance or Partner Government Agency requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.