HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2404.12 – Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion
HS code 2404.12 is the 6-digit subheading for products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion. It is used for nicotine e-liquids, vape pods (pre-filled with nicotine e-liquid), nicotine salts e-liquids, disposable vape pens (nicotine-containing) and nicotine cartridges.
What HS 2404.12 covers
This category covers products containing nicotine, but explicitly excluding tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion. This primarily refers to e-liquids for vaping and pre-filled vape pods/cartridges. It forms the core of the e-cigarette and vaping market, which has seen explosive global growth. International trade is extensive, with China being a dominant exporter of both devices and e-liquids, while the United States and European Union are major importers. Trade is heavily influenced by evolving regulations on nicotine strength, flavor bans, marketing restrictions, and product safety standards, which vary significantly across countries and can lead to complex compliance challenges for importers and exporters.
- Covers
- Nicotine e-liquids
- Vape pods (pre-filled with nicotine e-liquid)
- Nicotine salts e-liquids
- Disposable vape pens (nicotine-containing)
- Nicotine cartridges
- Vape juice
- Examples
- Juul Pods
- Vuse Alto Pods
- Elf Bar 600
- Nasty Juice e-liquids
- Dinner Lady Lemon Tart
- Geek Bar
Codes often confused with 2404.12
Common mistake. Often confused with 240411 (tobacco-containing inhalation products) if the absence of tobacco is not verified, or with 240419 (nicotine substitutes) if the product contains actual nicotine.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 240412, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240412 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 85% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 21% 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 China $7.3B 85% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $309M 3.6% of world exports
- 3 Croatia $270M 3.1% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $1.1B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $515M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$361M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.2B 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 2404.12
Brazil does not split HS 2404.12: its NCM code is 2404.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 24.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2404.12
What is HS code 240412?
HS code 240412 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion. This category covers products containing nicotine, but explicitly excluding tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion. This primarily refers to e-liquids for vaping and pre-filled vape pods/cartridges. It forms the core of the e-cigarette and vaping market, which has seen explosive global growth. International trade is extensive, with China being a dominant exporter of both devices and e-liquids, while the United States and European Union are major importers. Trade is heavily influenced by evolving regulations on nicotine strength, flavor bans, marketing restrictions, and product safety standards, which vary significantly across countries and can lead to complex compliance challenges for importers and exporters.
What products fall under HS code 240412?
Nicotine e-liquids, vape pods (pre-filled with nicotine e-liquid), nicotine salts e-liquids, disposable vape pens (nicotine-containing), nicotine cartridges, vape juice
What are common misclassifications for HS code 240412?
Often confused with 240411 (tobacco-containing inhalation products) if the absence of tobacco is not verified, or with 240419 (nicotine substitutes) if the product contains actual nicotine.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240412?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240412 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.3B, 85% of world exports), Indonesia ($309M) and Croatia ($270M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 240412?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240412 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($1.1B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($515M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $361M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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 240412 structured?
HS code 240412 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (24) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240412?
In Brazil, HS code 240412 is NCM 2404.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.