About HS Code 240130
This HS code specifically covers tobacco refuse, which includes waste and by-products generated during the handling, stemming, stripping, and manufacturing of tobacco. This encompasses tobacco dust, scraps, trimmings, and other unusable parts of the tobacco leaf. While categorized as 'refuse,' these materials hold significant economic value and are not simply discarded. They are frequently utilized in the production of reconstituted tobacco sheet, which is then incorporated into cigarettes to optimize resource use and control costs. Additionally, tobacco refuse is a valuable source for extracting nicotine, used in pharmaceuticals, e-liquids, or as a natural pesticide. Exporters are typically countries with substantial tobacco processing industries, such as the USA, Brazil, and Germany. Importers include manufacturers of reconstituted tobacco, nicotine extraction companies, and agricultural firms. Trade is influenced by environmental regulations and the industry's drive for waste valorization.
Products Under This Code
Tobacco dust, tobacco scraps, tobacco trimmings, tobacco stems (after stripping), reconstituted tobacco raw material, nicotine extraction material, tobacco waste for compost, tobacco fines.
Real World Examples
Universal Corporation tobacco waste, Alliance One International tobacco by-products, reconstituted tobacco sheet raw material suppliers, nicotine extraction companies like Nicoventures, Altria Group tobacco refuse.
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 240120 (stemmed/stripped tobacco) if small pieces of processed leaf are incorrectly classified as refuse, or with 121190 (other plants for medicinal/insecticidal purposes) if its use for nicotine extraction is the primary focus.
Products Classified Under 2401.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Major exporters include countries with large tobacco processing industries like the USA, Brazil, and Germany, with global manufacturers of reconstituted tobacco and nicotine products as importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 240130?
HS code 240130 covers: Tobacco refuse. This HS code specifically covers tobacco refuse, which includes waste and by-products generated during the handling, stemming, stripping, and manufacturing of tobacco. This encompasses tobacco dust, scraps, trimmings, and other unusable parts of the tobacco leaf. While categorized as 'refuse,' these materials hold significant economic value and are not simply discarded. They are frequently utilized in the production of reconstituted tobacco sheet, which is then incorporated into cigarettes to optimize resource use and control costs. Additionally, tobacco refuse is a valuable source for extracting nicotine, used in pharmaceuticals, e-liquids, or as a natural pesticide. Exporters are typically countries with substantial tobacco processing industries, such as the USA, Brazil, and Germany. Importers include manufacturers of reconstituted tobacco, nicotine extraction companies, and agricultural firms. Trade is influenced by environmental regulations and the industry's drive for waste valorization.
What products fall under HS code 240130?
Tobacco dust, tobacco scraps, tobacco trimmings, tobacco stems (after stripping), reconstituted tobacco raw material, nicotine extraction material, tobacco waste for compost, tobacco fines.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 240130?
Can be confused with 240120 (stemmed/stripped tobacco) if small pieces of processed leaf are incorrectly classified as refuse, or with 121190 (other plants for medicinal/insecticidal purposes) if its use for nicotine extraction is the primary focus.
How is HS code 240130 structured?
HS code 240130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.