HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8410.11 – Turbines; hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power not exceeding 1000kW
HS code 8410.11 is the 6-digit subheading for turbines, hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power not exceeding 1000kW. It is used for small Pelton turbines, small Francis turbines, small Kaplan turbines, cross-flow turbines and water wheels.
What HS 8410.11 covers
This category covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels with a power output not exceeding 1000kW, typically used in small-scale hydropower projects. These systems are vital for decentralized energy generation, rural electrification, and industrial applications where smaller power needs exist. International trade in these turbines is often driven by renewable energy initiatives, particularly in developing countries or regions with suitable hydrological resources. Importers include energy project developers, utility companies, and industrial facilities, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of hydro-mechanical equipment. Key aspects include efficiency for varying water flows, ease of installation, and integration with local grids or off-grid systems, contributing to sustainable energy solutions globally.
- Covers
- Small Pelton turbines
- Small Francis turbines
- Small Kaplan turbines
- Cross-flow turbines
- Water wheels
- Micro-hydro generators
- Pico-hydro systems
- Examples
- Ossberger cross-flow turbines (small models)
- Voith Hydro (small systems)
- GE Renewable Energy (small hydro solutions)
Codes often confused with 8410.11
Common mistake. Could be confused with 841012 (medium power hydraulic turbines) or 8503 (parts of electric motors/generators), but 841011 is for complete low-power hydraulic turbines.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841011, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841011 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $12M 20% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $10M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $5.6M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $59M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $14M 18% of world imports
- 2 Qatar* ~$9.6M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Slovakia $7.7M 10% of world imports
World total: $76M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8410.11
Brazil does not split HS 8410.11: its NCM code is 8410.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8410.11
What is HS code 841011?
HS code 841011 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Turbines; hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power not exceeding 1000kW. This category covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels with a power output not exceeding 1000kW, typically used in small-scale hydropower projects. These systems are vital for decentralized energy generation, rural electrification, and industrial applications where smaller power needs exist. International trade in these turbines is often driven by renewable energy initiatives, particularly in developing countries or regions with suitable hydrological resources. Importers include energy project developers, utility companies, and industrial facilities, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of hydro-mechanical equipment. Key aspects include efficiency for varying water flows, ease of installation, and integration with local grids or off-grid systems, contributing to sustainable energy solutions globally.
What products fall under HS code 841011?
Small Pelton turbines, small Francis turbines, small Kaplan turbines, cross-flow turbines, water wheels, micro-hydro generators, pico-hydro systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841011?
Could be confused with 841012 (medium power hydraulic turbines) or 8503 (parts of electric motors/generators), but 841011 is for complete low-power hydraulic turbines.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841011?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841011 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($12M, 20% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($10M) and Italy ($5.6M). World exports came to about $59M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 841011?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841011 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($14M, 18% of world imports), Qatar (about $9.6M) and Slovakia ($7.7M). World imports came to about $76M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 841011 structured?
HS code 841011 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841011?
In Brazil, HS code 841011 is NCM 8410.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.