HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2401.30 – Tobacco refuse

HS code 2401.30 is the 6-digit subheading for tobacco refuse. It is used for tobacco dust, tobacco scraps, tobacco trimmings, tobacco stems (after stripping) and reconstituted tobacco raw material.

What HS 2401.30 covers

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.

Covers
  • Tobacco dust
  • Tobacco scraps
  • Tobacco trimmings
  • Tobacco stems (after stripping)
  • Reconstituted tobacco raw material
  • Nicotine extraction material
  • Tobacco waste for compost
  • Tobacco fines.
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.

Codes often confused with 2401.30

Common mistake. 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.

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 240130, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240130 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 12% 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 Brazil $92M
  2. 2 China $52M
  3. 3 Zimbabwe* ~$41M

World total: $369M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Poland $46M
  2. 2 Indonesia $41M
  3. 3 France $34M

World total: $399M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 2401.30

Brazil does not split HS 2401.30: its NCM code is 2401.30.00.

  1. 2401.30.00 Tobacco refuseDesperdícios de tabaco

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 2401.30

What is HS code 240130?

HS code 240130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240130?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240130 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($92M, 25% of world exports), China ($52M) and Zimbabwe (about $41M). World exports came to about $369M, 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 240130?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240130 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($46M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($41M) and France ($34M). World imports came to about $399M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240130?

In Brazil, HS code 240130 is NCM 2401.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.