HS Code for Large turboprop engine

Large turboprop engines are classified under HS code 8411.22. This classification follows the General Interpretative Rules by identifying the product as a gas turbine (heading 8411) and then specifically as a turbo-propeller. A turbo-propeller is a gas turbine engine where the energy of the exhaust gases is used to drive a turbine which, in turn, drives a conventional propeller through a reduction gearbox. The sub-classification 8411.22 is applied when the power output of the engine exceeds 1,100 kW. This power rating is typically the maximum shaft horsepower (SHP) converted to kilowatts. These engines are commonly found on regional transport aircraft, cargo planes, and certain military aircraft. The classification is based on the engine as a standalone unit, excluding the propeller itself if it is shipped separately.

Products Included

• Regional airliner turboprop engines
• Military transport aircraft turboprops exceeding 1,100 kW
• Large turboprop engines for maritime patrol aircraft
• Turboprop units for heavy agricultural aircraft
• Gas turbines configured with reduction gearboxes for propeller drive

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is with HS code 8411.21, which covers turboprops with a power output of 1,100 kW or less. It is also frequently confused with HS code 8411.12 (turbo-jets). The distinction lies in how the thrust is generated; if the primary propulsion comes from a propeller driven by the turbine, it is a turboprop. Another error involves HS code 8407.10, which covers spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines for aircraft. Piston engines are fundamentally different from gas turbines. Lastly, if the engine is imported with the propeller attached, the propeller may sometimes be incorrectly included in the engine's value, though the propeller itself technically falls under 8803 (or 8807 in newer versions).

FAQ

What is the HS code for large turboprop engine?

The HS code for a turbo-propeller engine with a power output exceeding 1,100 kW is 8411.22.

Does this code include the propeller?

Generally, HS code 8411.22 covers the engine unit. Propellers and their parts are typically classified under heading 8807 (formerly 8803) as parts of aircraft.