Product classification
HS code for Small turboprop engine: 8411.21
Turbo-propellers, of a power not exceeding 1100kW.
Classification of small turboprop engine under HS 8411.21
HS code 8411.21 applies to turbo-propellers with a power output not exceeding 1100 kW. Turboprop engines differ from turbojets in that the gas turbine's energy is primarily used to drive a propeller through a reduction gearbox, rather than providing thrust directly from the exhaust. The 1100 kW threshold (roughly 1475 horsepower) separates smaller turboprop engines used in light aircraft and utility planes from the more powerful engines used in large regional transport aircraft. Accurate classification requires verification of the maximum continuous power rating under standard atmospheric conditions. These engines are favored for short-haul flights and cargo transport due to their fuel efficiency at lower altitudes and speeds compared to turbojets. The classification covers the engine itself, including the reduction gear, but typically excludes the propeller, which may be classified separately under 8803.
- Covers
- Light aircraft turboprop engines (≤ 1100kW)
- Utility aircraft propulsion units
- Small maritime gas turbines (propeller driven)
- Turboprop engines for agricultural planes
- Training aircraft turboprop units
- Also under 8411.21
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A
- Honeywell TPE331
- GE H80
- Rolls-Royce M250
Codes often confused with 8411.21
Common mistake. Turboprop engines are often confused with turbojet engines (8411.11). The key difference is the method of propulsion: 8411.21 is for engines driving a propeller, while 8411.11 is for reaction-based thrust. Another common error is misclassifying engines that exceed the 1100 kW limit; these must be placed under 8411.22. Furthermore, turboshaft engines (used in helicopters) are classified under 8411.81 or 8411.82, even though they share similar gas turbine architectures.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841121 (the code used for small turboprop engine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841121 (the code used for small turboprop engine) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% 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 841121, not only small turboprop engine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $908M 61% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $130M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $87M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $717M 38% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $155M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $138M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 small turboprop engine
Brazil classifies small turboprop engine under NCM 8411.21.00: HS 8411.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about small turboprop engine
What is the HS code for Small turboprop engine?
The HS code for Small turboprop engine is 841121 (Turbo-propellers; of a power not exceeding 1100kW). The HS code for a turbo-propeller engine with a power not exceeding 1100 kW is 8411.21.
How do I classify Small turboprop engine for customs?
Small turboprop engine is classified under HS code 841121 — Turbo-propellers; of a power not exceeding 1100kW. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the aircraft propeller?
No, the propeller itself is usually classified under heading 8803 as a part of an aircraft. HS code 8411.21 refers specifically to the gas turbine engine unit.
Which countries are the top exporters of small turboprop engine (HS 841121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841121 (the code used for small turboprop engine) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($908M, 61% of world exports), Singapore ($130M) and the United Kingdom ($87M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of small turboprop engine (HS 841121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841121 (the code used for small turboprop engine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($717M, 38% of world imports), Singapore ($155M) and Germany ($138M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Small turboprop engine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841121 for Small turboprop engine 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 small turboprop engine in Brazil?
In Brazil, small turboprop engine (HS 841121) is classified under NCM 8411.21.00.