HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8410.13 – Turbines; hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power exceeding 10000kW
HS code 8410.13 is the 6-digit subheading for turbines, hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power exceeding 10000kW. It is used for large Francis turbines, large Kaplan turbines, large Pelton turbines, reversible pump-turbines (large) and tidal turbines.
What HS 8410.13 covers
This category covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels with a power output exceeding 10000kW, representing the largest and most powerful machines used in major hydropower plants. These colossal turbines are critical components of national energy grids and large-scale pumped-storage facilities, requiring immense capital investment and long project cycles. International trade is dominated by a few global engineering and manufacturing giants, with importers being national governments, large utility companies, and international consortia undertaking massive infrastructure projects. Key considerations include unparalleled efficiency, extreme durability, and the ability to withstand immense forces over decades of operation, making these some of the most complex and high-value pieces of machinery traded globally.
- Covers
- Large Francis turbines
- Large Kaplan turbines
- Large Pelton turbines
- Reversible pump-turbines (large)
- Tidal turbines
- Pumped-storage turbines
- Examples
Three Gorges Dam turbines, Itaipu Dam turbines, Grand Coulee Dam turbines (manufactured by Voith Hydro, Andritz Hydro, GE Renewable Energy)
Codes often confused with 8410.13
Common mistake. Can be confused with 841012 (medium power) or 8411 (gas turbines), but 841013 is specifically for high-power hydraulic turbines, distinguishing them by scale and application.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841013, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841013 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 16% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($9.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $32M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $11M 16% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $7.3M 10% of world exports
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($9.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $16M 16% of world imports
- 2 Chile $15M 15% of world imports
- 3 Colombia $11M 11% of world imports
World total: $100M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8410.13
Brazil does not split HS 8410.13: its NCM code is 8410.13.00.
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 8410.13
What is HS code 841013?
HS code 841013 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Turbines; hydraulic turbines and water wheels, of a power exceeding 10000kW. This category covers hydraulic turbines and water wheels with a power output exceeding 10000kW, representing the largest and most powerful machines used in major hydropower plants. These colossal turbines are critical components of national energy grids and large-scale pumped-storage facilities, requiring immense capital investment and long project cycles. International trade is dominated by a few global engineering and manufacturing giants, with importers being national governments, large utility companies, and international consortia undertaking massive infrastructure projects. Key considerations include unparalleled efficiency, extreme durability, and the ability to withstand immense forces over decades of operation, making these some of the most complex and high-value pieces of machinery traded globally.
What products fall under HS code 841013?
Large Francis turbines, large Kaplan turbines, large Pelton turbines, reversible pump-turbines (large), tidal turbines, pumped-storage turbines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841013?
Can be confused with 841012 (medium power) or 8411 (gas turbines), but 841013 is specifically for high-power hydraulic turbines, distinguishing them by scale and application.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841013?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841013 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($32M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($11M) and Brazil ($7.3M). World exports came to about $70M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its exports here ($9.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 841013?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841013 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($16M, 16% of world imports), Chile ($15M) and Colombia ($11M). World imports came to about $100M, 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 841013 structured?
HS code 841013 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841013?
In Brazil, HS code 841013 is NCM 8410.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.