About HS Code 240319
This HS code covers a broad range of smoking tobacco products, excluding water pipe tobacco. This includes popular items like roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco, pipe tobacco, and various forms of loose leaf tobacco. International trade in these products is driven by consumer preferences for traditional smoking methods, the cost-effectiveness of RYO, and the cultural appeal of pipe smoking. Exporters often include countries with robust tobacco processing industries, while importers are diverse, reflecting global demand for these traditional products. Trade is heavily influenced by varying excise duties, packaging regulations, and health warnings, which can impact pricing and market accessibility. The market sees both large-scale industrial production and artisanal blends.
Products Under This Code
Roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff tobacco, fine-cut tobacco, loose leaf tobacco, cigar filler tobacco
Real World Examples
Drum Original, Golden Virginia, Mac Baren Mixture, Captain Black Royal, Copenhagen Snuff
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 240311 (water pipe tobacco) or even 240399 (other manufactured tobacco) if its specific 'smoking' intent is not clearly established.
Products Classified Under 2403.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Top exporters include Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium; top importers are the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 240319?
HS code 240319 covers: Tobacco; smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion. This HS code covers a broad range of smoking tobacco products, excluding water pipe tobacco. This includes popular items like roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco, pipe tobacco, and various forms of loose leaf tobacco. International trade in these products is driven by consumer preferences for traditional smoking methods, the cost-effectiveness of RYO, and the cultural appeal of pipe smoking. Exporters often include countries with robust tobacco processing industries, while importers are diverse, reflecting global demand for these traditional products. Trade is heavily influenced by varying excise duties, packaging regulations, and health warnings, which can impact pricing and market accessibility. The market sees both large-scale industrial production and artisanal blends.
What products fall under HS code 240319?
Roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff tobacco, fine-cut tobacco, loose leaf tobacco, cigar filler tobacco
What are common misclassifications for HS code 240319?
Often confused with 240311 (water pipe tobacco) or even 240399 (other manufactured tobacco) if its specific 'smoking' intent is not clearly established.
How is HS code 240319 structured?
HS code 240319 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (24) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.