HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2404.91 – Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application
HS code 2404.91 is the 6-digit subheading for products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application. It is used for nicotine pouches, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, dissolvable nicotine tablets and oral nicotine strips.
What HS 2404.91 covers
This HS code encompasses a growing segment of the nicotine market: products designed for oral nicotine intake, excluding traditional tobacco products. This category includes items like nicotine pouches, gums, and lozenges, which have seen a surge in popularity as alternatives to smoking or vaping. Key players in this trade are often large tobacco companies diversifying their portfolios, as well as specialized manufacturers of nicotine replacement therapies. Importers are typically distributors and retailers in developed markets, particularly in North America and Europe, where consumer demand for smoke-free nicotine options is high. Exporters are concentrated in regions with advanced manufacturing capabilities and regulatory frameworks that permit the production and sale of these products. Regulatory landscapes, including marketing restrictions and health warnings, are critical factors influencing international trade in these goods.
- Covers
- Nicotine pouches
- Nicotine gum
- Nicotine lozenges
- Dissolvable nicotine tablets
- Oral nicotine strips
- Chewable nicotine products
- Sublingual nicotine tablets
- Examples
- Zyn Nicotine Pouches
- On! Nicotine Pouches
- Velo Nicotine Pouches
- Nicorette Gum
- Commit Lozenge
Codes often confused with 2404.91
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 240411 (heated tobacco products) or 240412 (e-cigarettes), but 240491 specifically covers non-inhalation, oral nicotine products, distinguishing them from smoking or vaping alternatives.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 240491, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240491 in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 Sweden $633M 39% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $215M 13% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $187M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $268M 13% of world imports
- 2 Canada $200M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $169M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 2404.91
Brazil does not split HS 2404.91: its NCM code is 2404.91.00.
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 2404.91
What is HS code 240491?
HS code 240491 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application. This HS code encompasses a growing segment of the nicotine market: products designed for oral nicotine intake, excluding traditional tobacco products. This category includes items like nicotine pouches, gums, and lozenges, which have seen a surge in popularity as alternatives to smoking or vaping. Key players in this trade are often large tobacco companies diversifying their portfolios, as well as specialized manufacturers of nicotine replacement therapies. Importers are typically distributors and retailers in developed markets, particularly in North America and Europe, where consumer demand for smoke-free nicotine options is high. Exporters are concentrated in regions with advanced manufacturing capabilities and regulatory frameworks that permit the production and sale of these products. Regulatory landscapes, including marketing restrictions and health warnings, are critical factors influencing international trade in these goods.
What products fall under HS code 240491?
Nicotine pouches, nicotine gum, nicotine lozenges, dissolvable nicotine tablets, oral nicotine strips, chewable nicotine products, sublingual nicotine tablets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 240491?
This code might be confused with 240411 (heated tobacco products) or 240412 (e-cigarettes), but 240491 specifically covers non-inhalation, oral nicotine products, distinguishing them from smoking or vaping alternatives.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240491?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240491 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($633M, 39% of world exports), Denmark ($215M) and Hungary ($187M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 240491?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240491 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($268M, 13% of world imports), Canada ($200M) and the United Kingdom ($169M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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.
How is HS code 240491 structured?
HS code 240491 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240491?
In Brazil, HS code 240491 is NCM 2404.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.