HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2403.19 – Tobacco; smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
HS code 2403.19 is the 6-digit subheading for tobacco, smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion. It is used for roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff tobacco and fine-cut tobacco.
What HS 2403.19 covers
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.
- Covers
- Roll-your-own tobacco
- Pipe tobacco
- Chewing tobacco
- Snuff tobacco
- Fine-cut tobacco
- Loose leaf tobacco
- Cigar filler tobacco
- Examples
- Drum Original
- Golden Virginia
- Mac Baren Mixture
- Captain Black Royal
- Copenhagen Snuff
Codes often confused with 2403.19
Common mistake. Often confused with 240311 (water pipe tobacco) or even 240399 (other manufactured tobacco) if its specific 'smoking' intent is not clearly established.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 240319, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240319 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 Germany $787M 16% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $781M 15% of world exports
- 3 Poland $739M 15% of world exports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $887M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $573M 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $375M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 2403.19
Brazil does not split HS 2403.19: its NCM code is 2403.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 24.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2403.19
What is HS code 240319?
HS code 240319 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240319?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240319 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($787M, 16% of world exports), the Netherlands ($781M) and Poland ($739M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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 240319?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240319 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($887M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($573M) and Spain ($375M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240319?
In Brazil, HS code 240319 is NCM 2403.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.