HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2401.10 – Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)

HS code 2401.10 is the 6-digit subheading for tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped). It is used for flue-cured tobacco leaves, air-cured tobacco leaves, sun-cured tobacco leaves, oriental tobacco leaves and burley tobacco leaves.

What HS 2401.10 covers

This HS code pertains to raw, unmanufactured tobacco that has not undergone the process of stemming (removing the central vein) or stripping. It represents the initial form of tobacco traded internationally, typically as a bulk agricultural commodity. This unstemmed tobacco is the fundamental raw material for the global tobacco industry, destined for further processing into cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and other tobacco products. Major tobacco-growing countries, such as Brazil, India, China, the USA, and Zimbabwe, are key exporters of this commodity. Conversely, countries with significant tobacco manufacturing industries, like Germany, Belgium, and Japan, are the primary importers. The trade of unstemmed tobacco is subject to stringent regulations, quotas, and often high tariffs, alongside significant health and environmental considerations.

Covers
  • Flue-cured tobacco leaves
  • Air-cured tobacco leaves
  • Sun-cured tobacco leaves
  • Oriental tobacco leaves
  • Burley tobacco leaves
  • Virginia tobacco leaves
  • Raw tobacco bales.
Examples
  • Universal Corporation raw tobacco
  • Alliance One International unstemmed tobacco
  • local tobacco farm harvests
  • specific varietals like Virginia Brightleaf
  • Malawi Burley.

Codes often confused with 2401.10

Common mistake. Can be confused with 240120 (stemmed/stripped tobacco) if the processing stage is not accurately identified, or with 121190 (other plants for medicinal/insecticidal purposes) if its primary use as tobacco is not clear.

2401.20Tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped1211.90Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

Top exporters and importers of HS code 240110, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240110 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $276M
  2. 2 North Macedonia $207M
  3. 3 Greece $177M

World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Dominican Republic $373M
  2. 2 United States $257M
  3. 3 Greece $114M

World total: $2.0B 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 codes for 2401.10 5

Brazil splits HS 2401.10 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2401.10.10 Unstemmed tobacco leaf, not dried or fermentedEm folhas, sem secar nem fermentar
  2. 2401.10.20 Unstemmed wrapper tobacco, dried or fermentedEm folhas secas ou fermentadas tipo capeiro
  3. 2401.10.30 Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobaccoEm folhas secas em secador de ar quente (flue cured), do tipo Virgínia
  4. 2401.10.40 Unstemmed Turkish tobacco, over 0.2% volatile oilEm folhas secas, com um conteúdo de óleos voláteis superior a 0,2 %, em peso, do tipo turco
  5. 2401.10.90 Other unstemmed tobaccoOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 24.01 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2401.10

What is HS code 240110?

HS code 240110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped). This HS code pertains to raw, unmanufactured tobacco that has not undergone the process of stemming (removing the central vein) or stripping. It represents the initial form of tobacco traded internationally, typically as a bulk agricultural commodity. This unstemmed tobacco is the fundamental raw material for the global tobacco industry, destined for further processing into cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and other tobacco products. Major tobacco-growing countries, such as Brazil, India, China, the USA, and Zimbabwe, are key exporters of this commodity. Conversely, countries with significant tobacco manufacturing industries, like Germany, Belgium, and Japan, are the primary importers. The trade of unstemmed tobacco is subject to stringent regulations, quotas, and often high tariffs, alongside significant health and environmental considerations.

What products fall under HS code 240110?

Flue-cured tobacco leaves, air-cured tobacco leaves, sun-cured tobacco leaves, oriental tobacco leaves, burley tobacco leaves, Virginia tobacco leaves, raw tobacco bales.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 240110?

Can be confused with 240120 (stemmed/stripped tobacco) if the processing stage is not accurately identified, or with 121190 (other plants for medicinal/insecticidal purposes) if its primary use as tobacco is not clear.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240110?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240110 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($276M, 14% of world exports), North Macedonia ($207M) and Greece ($177M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 goods under HS code 240110?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240110 in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($373M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($257M) and Greece ($114M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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.

How is HS code 240110 structured?

HS code 240110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (24) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240110?

Brazil splits HS code 240110 into 5 NCM codes: 2401.10.10 (Unstemmed tobacco leaf, not dried or fermented), 2401.10.20 (Unstemmed wrapper tobacco, dried or fermented), 2401.10.30 (Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco), 2401.10.40 (Unstemmed Turkish tobacco, over 0.2% volatile oil), 2401.10.90 (Other unstemmed tobacco). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.