HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8411.81 – Turbines; gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW
HS code 8411.81 is the 6-digit subheading for turbines, gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW. It is used for small industrial gas turbines, microturbines for power generation, gas turbine generator sets (under 5MW), mechanical drive gas turbines and marine gas turbines (under 5MW).
What HS 8411.81 covers
This category encompasses industrial gas turbines, excluding those used in aircraft, with a power output not exceeding 5000 kilowatts. These versatile machines are widely deployed for distributed power generation, mechanical drive applications in oil and gas, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems across various industries. International trade is driven by the global need for reliable and efficient energy solutions, particularly in industrial facilities, remote locations, and for backup power. Importers are typically industrial operators, small to medium-sized power plant developers, and marine vessel manufacturers. Exporters are specialized turbine manufacturers. The market values compact design, high efficiency, and operational flexibility, with trade reflecting industrial expansion and energy infrastructure development worldwide.
- Covers
- Small industrial gas turbines
- Microturbines for power generation
- Gas turbine generator sets (under 5MW)
- Mechanical drive gas turbines
- Marine gas turbines (under 5MW)
- Oil & gas platform turbines
- Distributed power generation turbines
- Examples
- Capstone C200
- Solar Turbines Saturn 20
- Siemens SGT-100
- GE NovaLT12
- Kawasaki M1A-13X
Codes often confused with 8411.81
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 841182 (gas turbines exceeding 5000kW) due to the similar function but different power thresholds, or with 8502 (electric generating sets) if the turbine is part of a complete power generation unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841181, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841181 in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 12% 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 Singapore $622M 18% of world exports
- 2 Canada $566M 17% of world exports
- 3 Poland $553M 16% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $410M 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $366M 10% of world imports
- 3 Japan $352M 10% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 8411.81
Brazil does not split HS 8411.81: its NCM code is 8411.81.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8411.81
What is HS code 841181?
HS code 841181 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Turbines; gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW. This category encompasses industrial gas turbines, excluding those used in aircraft, with a power output not exceeding 5000 kilowatts. These versatile machines are widely deployed for distributed power generation, mechanical drive applications in oil and gas, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems across various industries. International trade is driven by the global need for reliable and efficient energy solutions, particularly in industrial facilities, remote locations, and for backup power. Importers are typically industrial operators, small to medium-sized power plant developers, and marine vessel manufacturers. Exporters are specialized turbine manufacturers. The market values compact design, high efficiency, and operational flexibility, with trade reflecting industrial expansion and energy infrastructure development worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 841181?
Small industrial gas turbines, Microturbines for power generation, Gas turbine generator sets (under 5MW), Mechanical drive gas turbines, Marine gas turbines (under 5MW), Oil & gas platform turbines, Distributed power generation turbines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841181?
This code can be confused with 841182 (gas turbines exceeding 5000kW) due to the similar function but different power thresholds, or with 8502 (electric generating sets) if the turbine is part of a complete power generation unit.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841181?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841181 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($622M, 18% of world exports), Canada ($566M) and Poland ($553M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 841181?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841181 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($410M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($366M) and Japan ($352M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 841181 structured?
HS code 841181 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841181?
In Brazil, HS code 841181 is NCM 8411.81.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.