diff --git a/crates/relayer/src/chain/cosmos/types/gas.rs b/crates/relayer/src/chain/cosmos/types/gas.rs
index 620f38ad08..b8944d373f 100644
--- a/crates/relayer/src/chain/cosmos/types/gas.rs
+++ b/crates/relayer/src/chain/cosmos/types/gas.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 use ibc_proto::cosmos::tx::v1beta1::Fee;
-use namada_sdk::DEFAULT_GAS_LIMIT;
 
 use crate::chain::cosmos::calculate_fee;
 use crate::chain::cosmos::config::CosmosSdkConfig;
@@ -7,7 +6,7 @@ use crate::config::dynamic_gas::DynamicGasPrice;
 use crate::config::GasPrice;
 
 /// Default gas limit when submitting a transaction.
-const DEFAULT_MAX_GAS: u64 = DEFAULT_GAS_LIMIT;
+const DEFAULT_MAX_GAS: u64 = 400_000;
 
 const DEFAULT_FEE_GRANTER: &str = "";