Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) as an important energy and chemical raw material, is widely used in industry and everyday life. Due to its flammable and explosive properties, imported LPG requires strict regulatory and declaration requirements. This article will detail the entire process and concerns of imported liquefied petroleum gas according to customs publication.

A. Liquid oil gas

Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) refers to a colorless volatile liquid obtained by natural gas or oil by pressure-lowering liquidation, the main ingredient is propane, tinate and other titanium. LPG is widely used in the field of chemical raw materials, industrial and civilian fuels, due to its high heat value, no smoke, no coal stain, easy to operate, and gradually enter peoples daily lives. Imported LPG mainly includes liquid propane (HS code 2711120000) and liquid tinate (HS code 2711139000).

National standards for liquefied petroleum gas

Liquid petroleum gas is a commodity of major resources, and also a flammable and explosive hazardous goods, the state carries out strict control of its imports. imported LPG must comply with the national mandatory standard GB 11174-2011 Liquid petroleum gas. For enterprises importing and exporting LPG, understanding and compliance with the standard is an important step to ensure business compliance and maintain national energy security.

Requirements for Liquid Oil Gas Declaration

Liquid propane and liquefied dentin are listed in the Dangerous Chemicals List, and must be declared to the customs according to law.

1. Declaration of materials：
   • Through the China International Trade Single Window website, the goods properties, inspection and vaccination names, hazard categories, packaging categories, UN numbers, packaging UN marks and destination inspection and vaccination authorities are filled in truth.
   • Upload the following materials:
     • declaration of conformity of enterprises importing hazardous chemicals;
     • Products that are added to inhibitors or stabilizers shall provide a description of their name, quantity, etc.
     • Chinese Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Customs supervision of liquefied oil gas

1. Certificate of AuditAfter the enterprise or agent submits the declaration information, the customs authorities of the declaration place shall conduct an artificial verification of the customs notice of the mandated labor examination, audit the content of the declaration and the accompanying documents, and correct the applicants notification that does not meet the requirements.
2. Inspection on site.The LPG is required for port inspection, the Chinese safety data sheet accompanied by the customs inspection of goods complies with the mandatory requirements of the national technical specifications, whether the enterprises declaration of conformity is consistent with the declaration.
3. Results judgedBased on the results of laboratory testing, a comprehensive assessment is carried out in conjunction with the mandatory requirements of GB 11174-2011 Liquid Petroleum Gas.

V. Good suggestions

According to the General Administration of Customs announcement No. 159 of 2019, liquefied petroleum gas as a commodity, no longer implement weight verification by batch. Enterprises can apply for weight verification and issue a weight certificate through Chinas international trade single window platform.

Reference Regulations and Standards

1. GB 11174-2011 Liquid petroleum gasNational mandatory standards that specify quality requirements and testing methods for liquefied petroleum gas.
2. List of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 edition)Classification and management requirements for hazardous chemicals.
3. Regulations on Entry and Exit InspectionRegulation of inspection and vaccination reporting procedures for imported and exported goods.
4. Notice on the Regulation of Import and Export of Dangerous Chemicals DeclarationSpecific requirements for the declaration of hazardous chemicals.
5. General Administration of Customs No. 129 2020Specific provisions on the import and export of hazardous chemicals and their packaging inspection supervision.