Natural Gas from 🇨🇦 Canada: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for natural gas imported from Canada. Total 2025 imports: $8.3B.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on natural gas from Canada?
Natural Gas imported into the United States from Canada must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Natural Gas — Duty Rates
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Search Natural Gas HTS codesTop Natural Gas Imports from Canada (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 271121 | NATURAL GAS, GASEOUS | $8.3B | $0 |
| 271129 | PETROLEUM GASES AND OTHER GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS IN A GASEOUS STATE, NESOI (OTHER THAN NATURAL GAS) | $1M | $8K |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on natural gas?
Natural gas in gaseous state (HTS 2711.21) enters duty-free. LNG (HTS 2711.11) also enters duty-free. The US has no significant tariff barriers on natural gas imports from any source.
Is the US a net importer or exporter of natural gas?
The US has become a net exporter of natural gas, with LNG exports growing rapidly. However, the US still imports significant pipeline gas from Canada and some LNG from Trinidad and Tobago.
What HTS codes cover natural gas?
Natural gas falls under HTS 2711. LNG is classified under 2711.11, and natural gas in gaseous state under 2711.21. Propane (2711.12), butane (2711.13), and other gases have separate subheadings.
What tariffs apply to natural gas from Canada?
Natural Gas imported from Canada are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for natural gas from Canada?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to natural gas from Canada?
Natural Gas classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or Canada import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when natural gas are imported into the United States from Canada. It is not Canada's own import tariff schedule for goods entering Canada.
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