HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2402.20 – Cigarettes; containing tobacco
HS code 2402.20 is the 6-digit subheading for cigarettes, containing tobacco. It is used for filter cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, king-size cigarettes, slim cigarettes and non-filter cigarettes.
What HS 2402.20 covers
This category encompasses manufactured cigarettes containing tobacco, representing a massive segment of global trade. These are mass-market products, and their international movement is characterized by high volumes, significant excise taxes, and stringent health regulations. Major multinational tobacco corporations dominate the export and import of these goods, often manufacturing regionally to serve local markets. Trade is heavily impacted by anti-smoking campaigns, plain packaging laws, and bans on certain additives (like menthol) in various countries. Illicit trade and counterfeiting are persistent challenges due to the high value and demand. Importers and exporters must navigate a complex web of national and international laws governing tobacco products.
- Covers
- Filter cigarettes
- Menthol cigarettes
- King-size cigarettes
- Slim cigarettes
- Non-filter cigarettes
- Roll-your-own cigarette tubes
- Light cigarettes
- Examples
- Marlboro Red
- Camel Filters
- Lucky Strike Original
- Winston Classic
- Pall Mall Blue
Codes often confused with 2402.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 240411 (products for inhalation without combustion containing tobacco) if heated tobacco products are not correctly distinguished from traditional combustible cigarettes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 240220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240220 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 Poland $5.1B 23% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $1.6B 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.5B 7.0% of world exports
World total: $22.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.7B 16% of world imports
- 2 Italy $1.8B 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Spain $1.3B 5.3% of world imports
World total: $23.7B 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 code for 2402.20
Brazil does not split HS 2402.20: its NCM code is 2402.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 24.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2402.20
What is HS code 240220?
HS code 240220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cigarettes; containing tobacco. This category encompasses manufactured cigarettes containing tobacco, representing a massive segment of global trade. These are mass-market products, and their international movement is characterized by high volumes, significant excise taxes, and stringent health regulations. Major multinational tobacco corporations dominate the export and import of these goods, often manufacturing regionally to serve local markets. Trade is heavily impacted by anti-smoking campaigns, plain packaging laws, and bans on certain additives (like menthol) in various countries. Illicit trade and counterfeiting are persistent challenges due to the high value and demand. Importers and exporters must navigate a complex web of national and international laws governing tobacco products.
What products fall under HS code 240220?
Filter cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, king-size cigarettes, slim cigarettes, non-filter cigarettes, roll-your-own cigarette tubes, light cigarettes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 240220?
This code can be confused with 240411 (products for inhalation without combustion containing tobacco) if heated tobacco products are not correctly distinguished from traditional combustible cigarettes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240220 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($5.1B, 23% of world exports), Czechia ($1.6B) and Germany ($1.5B). World exports came to about $22.0B, 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 240220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240220 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.7B, 16% of world imports), Italy ($1.8B) and Spain ($1.3B). World imports came to about $23.7B, 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 240220 structured?
HS code 240220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (24) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240220?
In Brazil, HS code 240220 is NCM 2402.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.