What products fall under HS-4 2404?
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HS-4 · Heading
2404 — Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body
Chapter 24: Tobacco and manufactured tobacco
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2404 when importing products that contain tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, or nicotine, specifically designed for inhalation without combustion. For example, if you are bringing in e-cigarettes or vape liquids that contain nicotine, this heading applies.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines, consider whether your product contains traditional tobacco or reconstituted tobacco. For instance, if your product is a vape pen filled with tobacco-derived liquid, you would classify it under 240411. However, if it contains synthetic nicotine, you would use 240412.
If your product includes nicotine substitutes intended for inhalation, you would choose 240419. This could apply to items like herbal smoking blends that do not contain traditional tobacco but are designed for similar use.
For products that are not intended for inhalation but still deliver nicotine, such as lozenges or patches, refer to 240491 for oral application or 240492 for transdermal application. If your product falls outside these categories, use 240499.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
tobacco products · nicotine products · inhalation without combustion · e-cigarettes · vape liquids · reconstituted tobacco · nicotine substitutes · oral nicotine intake · transdermal nicotine · HS-4 2404 classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- E-cigarettes containing tobacco-derived nicotine (HS-6 240411)
- Vape liquids with synthetic nicotine (HS-6 240412)
- Herbal blends for inhalation without tobacco (HS-6 240419)
- Nicotine lozenges for oral intake (HS-6 240491)
- Nicotine patches for skin application (HS-6 240492)
- Other nicotine delivery methods not covered above (HS-6 240499)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify e-cigarettes in HS codes?
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What is the difference between HS-6 240411 and 240412?
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Are herbal smoking blends classified under HS-4 2404?
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How to import nicotine patches under HS codes?
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What does n.e.c. mean in HS-4 2404?
Use n.e.c. only when you have ruled out every more specific line in the same section.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
importing tobacco products under HS-4 2404
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classification of nicotine products for trade
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differences between tobacco and nicotine substitutes
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
guidelines for e-cigarette imports
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how to classify herbal blends for inhalation
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understanding HS-6 subheadings for tobacco
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products intended for nicotine intake classification
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import regulations for nicotine delivery systems
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are included in HS-4 2404?
- HS-4 2404 includes products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or substitutes intended for inhalation without combustion, as well as other nicotine-containing products for oral or transdermal intake.
- How do I determine which HS-6 line to use?
- Identify if your product contains tobacco or reconstituted tobacco for **240411**, synthetic nicotine for **240412**, or nicotine substitutes for **240419**. Products for oral or transdermal use should be classified under **240491** or **240492**, respectively.
- What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-4 2404?
- n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' indicating products that do not fit into the specified categories but still fall under the broader heading of HS-4 2404.
- Can I import herbal smoking blends under HS-4 2404?
- Yes, if the herbal blends are intended for inhalation and do not contain traditional tobacco, they can be classified under **240419**.
- Are there specific regulations for importing nicotine patches?
- Yes, nicotine patches should be classified under **240492** and may be subject to specific health regulations depending on your country.
- What should I do if my product doesn't fit any HS-6 line?
- If your product doesn’t fit any specific HS-6 line, you can classify it under **240499**, which covers products not elsewhere classified in heading 2404.
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HS-6 subheadings (6)
- 240411Products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion
- 240412Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion
- 240419Products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion
- 240491Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application
- 240492Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for transdermal application
- 240499Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, by ways other than inhalation, and other than oral or transdermal application