Subheading · Chapter 84 · Heading 8411
8411.81: Of a power not exceeding 5000 kW
Gas turbines up to 5,000 kW
8411.81 is the HS subheading for gas turbines up to 5,000 kW, under heading 8411 in chapter 84.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8411 81 00 00 Of a power not exceeding 5 000 kw p/st
- 8411 81 00 10 For use in civil aircraft Freep/st
- 8411 81 00 90 Other Freep/st
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 2 lines
Import requirements 4
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, 2022 No.998, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9015
- 9016
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Documents
- Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
- Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | £287.7m | 75% | +69.6% |
 Canada | £55.9m | 14.6% | +77.9% |
 France | £11.7m | 3.1% | -51.2% |
 Germany | £9.4m | 2.4% | +31.8% |
| United Kingdom | £6.3m | 1.6% | -40.6% |
 Iceland | £4.3m | 1.1% | — |
 Japan | £2.2m | 0.6% | -48.2% |
 Cyprus | £1.3m | 0.3% | — |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$7m+US$29m+> US$262m
Exports: 101
- United States: US$1bn
- Canada: US$534m
- Poland: US$308m
- Singapore: US$262m
- United Kingdom: US$244m
- France: US$171m
- Japan: US$89m
- China: US$58m
- Germany: US$53m
- Italy: US$43m
- Netherlands: US$29m
- Norway: US$25m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$25m
- Australia: US$25m
- Czechia: US$22m
- Thailand: US$20m
- India: US$17m
- Algeria: US$15m
- South Korea: US$14m
- Malaysia: US$12m
- Türkiye: US$12m
- Switzerland: US$10m
- Brazil: US$10m
- Philippines: US$8m
- Sweden: US$8m
- Indonesia: US$7m
- Bahrain: US$6m
- Ukraine: US$6m
- Belgium: US$5m
- Mexico: US$5m
- Ireland: US$5m
- Austria: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- Colombia: US$4m
- Pakistan: US$4m
- Antigua & Barbuda: US$4m
- Malta: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Oman: US$4m
- Spain: US$3m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Sri Lanka: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Saudi Arabia: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Peru: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Bolivia: US$1m
- Uganda: US$1m
- Greece: US$1m
- Portugal: US$817k
- Ethiopia: US$797k
- Kazakhstan: US$715k
- Seychelles: US$697k
- Iceland: US$668k
- Finland: US$611k
- Argentina: US$588k
- Chile: US$561k
- Hungary: US$557k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$12m+US$67m+> US$147m
Imports: 137
- United States: US$477m
- Japan: US$354m
- Singapore: US$276m
- United Kingdom: US$197m
- France: US$147m
- Canada: US$140m
- Australia: US$137m
- Qatar: US$135m
- Italy: US$115m
- Germany: US$113m
- China: US$106m
- Poland: US$96m
- Netherlands: US$75m
- Türkiye: US$67m
- India: US$53m
- South Korea: US$53m
- United Arab Emirates: US$51m
- Brazil: US$41m
- Czechia: US$37m
- Thailand: US$36m
- Switzerland: US$35m
- Malaysia: US$31m
- Norway: US$31m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$28m
- Vietnam: US$28m
- New Zealand: US$28m
- Saudi Arabia: US$24m
- Kazakhstan: US$20m
- Belgium: US$17m
- Spain: US$17m
- Taiwan: US$17m
- Mexico: US$16m
- Ireland: US$13m
- Egypt: US$13m
- Nigeria: US$12m
- Russia: US$10m
- Philippines: US$10m
- Austria: US$10m
- Malta: US$9m
- Indonesia: US$9m
- Israel: US$9m
- Algeria: US$8m
- Colombia: US$8m
- Sweden: US$7m
- Uzbekistan: US$7m
- South Africa: US$7m
- Portugal: US$7m
- Sri Lanka: US$6m
- Bahrain: US$5m
- Pakistan: US$5m
- Chile: US$5m
- Kuwait: US$4m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$4m
- Lebanon: US$4m
- Romania: US$4m
- Papua New Guinea: US$4m
- Ethiopia: US$4m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Oman: US$3m
- Jordan: US$3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 34.9% |
| 2 | Canada | US$534m | 16.4% |
| 3 |  Poland | US$308m | 9.5% |
| 4 |  Singapore | US$262m | 8.1% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$244m | 7.5% |
| 6 | France | US$171m | 5.2% |
| 7 | Japan | US$89m | 2.7% |
| 8 |  China | US$58m | 1.8% |
| 9 | Germany | US$53m | 1.6% |
| 10 |  Italy | US$43m | 1.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$477m | 14.7% |
| 2 | Japan | US$354m | 10.9% |
| 3 | Singapore | US$276m | 8.5% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$197m | 6.1% |
| 5 | France | US$147m | 4.5% |
| 6 | Canada | US$140m | 4.3% |
| 7 |  Australia | US$137m | 4.2% |
| 8 |  Qatar | US$135m | 4.2% |
| 9 | Italy | US$115m | 3.5% |
| 10 | Germany | US$113m | 3.5% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 1
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H266007 U.S. CBP
Modification of NY N264006; tariff classification of an aircraft engine
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8411.81 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 8411.81; the duty is 4.1%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported gas turbines up to 5,000 kW worth £383.8m (up 54% on the year before), at an average of £1,112.92 per kg; United States supplied 75%, followed by Canada.
World trade in gas turbines up to 5,000 kW reached US$3bn in 2024, up 24.5% on 2023.
The United States was the largest exporter with 34.9% of the total, ahead of Canada.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for of a power not exceeding 5000 kW?
Of a power not exceeding 5000 kW fall under HS subheading 8411.81, part of heading 8411, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on of a power not exceeding 5000 kW in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8411.81 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on of a power not exceeding 5000 kW in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8411.81 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4.1%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most of a power not exceeding 5000 kW?
The United States, with US$1bn in 2024 (34.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export gas turbines up to 5,000 kW to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on gas turbines up to 5,000 kW?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import gas turbines up to 5,000 kW from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (75%), Canada (15%) and France (3%), out of total imports of £383.8m.