HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2404.92 – Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for transdermal application
HS code 2404.92 is the 6-digit subheading for products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for transdermal application. It is used for nicotine patches, transdermal nicotine systems, smoking cessation patches, extended-release nicotine patches and medicated nicotine patches.
What HS 2404.92 covers
This category covers nicotine products intended for transdermal application, primarily nicotine patches used for smoking cessation. These are pharmaceutical products, often classified as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and their trade is heavily influenced by healthcare regulations and public health initiatives. Manufacturers are typically pharmaceutical companies, and trade flows from production hubs to countries with established healthcare systems and consumer demand for NRTs. The global market for these products is stable, driven by ongoing efforts to reduce smoking rates. Quality control, clinical efficacy, and regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, EMA) are paramount in the international trade of transdermal nicotine products, ensuring patient safety and product effectiveness.
- Covers
- Nicotine patches
- Transdermal nicotine systems
- Smoking cessation patches
- Extended-release nicotine patches
- Medicated nicotine patches
- Examples
- Nicoderm CQ
- Habitrol Patch
- NicoDerm Patch
- Equate Nicotine Patch
- generic nicotine patches
Codes often confused with 2404.92
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other nicotine delivery methods like oral (240491) or inhalation (240412), as it specifically targets transdermal absorption, often for therapeutic purposes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 240492, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 240492 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $68M 54% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $29M 23% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $12M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $127M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $18M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $14M 12% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $13M 10% of world imports
World total: $120M 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 2404.92
Brazil does not split HS 2404.92: its NCM code is 2404.92.00.
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 2404.92
What is HS code 240492?
HS code 240492 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 transdermal application. This category covers nicotine products intended for transdermal application, primarily nicotine patches used for smoking cessation. These are pharmaceutical products, often classified as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and their trade is heavily influenced by healthcare regulations and public health initiatives. Manufacturers are typically pharmaceutical companies, and trade flows from production hubs to countries with established healthcare systems and consumer demand for NRTs. The global market for these products is stable, driven by ongoing efforts to reduce smoking rates. Quality control, clinical efficacy, and regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, EMA) are paramount in the international trade of transdermal nicotine products, ensuring patient safety and product effectiveness.
What products fall under HS code 240492?
Nicotine patches, transdermal nicotine systems, smoking cessation patches, extended-release nicotine patches, medicated nicotine patches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 240492?
This code is distinct from other nicotine delivery methods like oral (240491) or inhalation (240412), as it specifically targets transdermal absorption, often for therapeutic purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 240492?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 240492 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($68M, 54% of world exports), Ireland ($29M) and Switzerland ($12M). World exports came to about $127M, 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 240492?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 240492 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($18M, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($14M) and Switzerland ($13M). World imports came to about $120M, 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 240492 structured?
HS code 240492 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 240492?
In Brazil, HS code 240492 is NCM 2404.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.