Product classification
HS code for Industrial gas turbine: 8411.81
Turbines, gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW.
Classification of industrial gas turbine under HS 8411.81
Industrial gas turbines with a power output not exceeding 5,000 kW are classified under HS code 8411.81. This code is part of Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8411 specifically covers turbo-jets, turbo-propellers, and other gas turbines. The classification logic distinguishes between turbines used for aircraft propulsion and those used for stationary industrial applications, such as power generation or mechanical drives for pumps and compressors. Subheading 8411.81 is reserved for gas turbines other than turbo-jets or turbo-propellers that have a power rating of 5,000 kW or less. The classification depends on the mechanical nature of the engine—utilizing the expansion of hot gases to rotate a turbine—and the specific power threshold defined by the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Stationary gas turbines for power plants
- Mechanical drive gas turbines for industrial pumps
- Gas turbines for offshore oil and gas platforms
- Small-scale industrial gas turbine generators
- Gas turbines for pipeline compressors
- Also under 8411.81
- Capstone C200
- Solar Turbines Saturn 20
- Siemens SGT-100
- GE NovaLT12
- Kawasaki M1A-13X
Codes often confused with 8411.81
Common mistake. Industrial gas turbines are often confused with turbo-jets or turbo-propellers classified under 8411.11 through 8411.22. However, those codes are strictly for aircraft propulsion. Another common error is misclassifying the turbine based on its power output; turbines exceeding 5,000 kW must be classified under 8411.82. Additionally, some importers mistakenly look toward heading 8406, which is specifically for steam turbines. The distinction lies in the working fluid; 8411 is for gas-driven systems, whereas 8406 is for steam-driven systems. Accurate classification requires verifying the power rating in kilowatts and the specific thermodynamic cycle of the engine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841181 (the code used for industrial gas turbine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841181 (the code used for industrial gas turbine) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 841181, not only industrial gas turbine.
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 industrial gas turbine
Brazil classifies industrial gas turbine under NCM 8411.81.00: HS 8411.81 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial gas turbine
What is the HS code for Industrial gas turbine?
The HS code for Industrial gas turbine is 841181 (Turbines; gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW). The HS code for an industrial gas turbine with a power output not exceeding 5,000 kW is 8411.81.
How do I classify Industrial gas turbine for customs?
Industrial gas turbine is classified under HS code 841181 — Turbines; gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kW. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used if the turbine exceeds 5,000 kW?
If the industrial gas turbine has a power output greater than 5,000 kW, it should be classified under HS code 8411.82.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial gas turbine (HS 841181)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841181 (the code used for industrial gas turbine) 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 industrial gas turbine (HS 841181)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841181 (the code used for industrial gas turbine) 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.
Is the HS code for Industrial gas turbine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841181 for Industrial gas turbine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for industrial gas turbine in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial gas turbine (HS 841181) is classified under NCM 8411.81.00.