HS Code 8411 — Turbo-jets and Gas Turbines

This heading includes jet engines used for aircraft propulsion as well as industrial gas turbines used for power generation or mechanical drives. It covers turbo-jets, turbo-propellers, and other gas turbines not powered by steam. These are high-precision machines often subject to strict export controls.

What's included

Turbo-jet engines for aircraft
Gas turbines for power stations
Turbo-propeller units
Auxiliary Power Units (APU)

What's excluded

Steam turbines → use 8406 (Powered by steam/vapour rather than combustion gases.)
Piston engines → use 8407 (Reciprocating technology rather than turbine technology.)

Common examples

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB jet engine
Siemens SGT-800 gas turbine
Honeywell 131-9 APU
Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop

Frequently asked questions

Is a license needed to export these?

Yes, many gas turbines and jet engines are dual-use items requiring specific export licenses from national authorities.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 0%
Documentation: Requires End-User Statement (EUS) and precise thrust (kN) or power (kW) ratings.
Typical shipping mode: Air
Top exporters: United Kingdom, United States, France
Top importers: China, United Arab Emirates, Singapore

Key takeaway

Covers both aviation and land-based combustion turbine technology.

Turbo-jets and Gas Turbines