HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8543.40 – Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices
HS code 8543.40 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical machines and apparatus, electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices. It is used for electronic cigarettes, vape pens, e-hookahs, personal vaporizers and pod systems.
What HS 8543.40 covers
This HS code encompasses electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices, a rapidly evolving segment of the electrical apparatus market. The global trade in these devices is significant, driven by consumer demand for alternatives to traditional tobacco products, though it faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and health debates worldwide. Major importers include countries with high consumer adoption rates, while exporters are primarily manufacturing hubs in Asia. Key things to know involve the constant innovation in device technology, the varying legal frameworks across different nations regarding sales and marketing, and the ongoing public health discussions surrounding their use. This category reflects a dynamic intersection of consumer electronics, health policy, and international commerce, with manufacturers constantly adapting to new market demands and regulations.
- Covers
- Electronic cigarettes
- Vape pens
- E-hookahs
- Personal vaporizers
- Pod systems
- Disposable vapes
- E-liquid heating devices
- Examples
- JUUL
- Vuse
- SMOK
- Elf Bar
- GeekVape
Codes often confused with 8543.40
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other electrical apparatus in 8543.70 if not specifically identified as vaporizing devices, or even with tobacco products in Chapter 24 if the e-liquids contain nicotine, though the device itself is distinct.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854340, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854340 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 $3.3B 70% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $507M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $401M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $592M 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $565M 17% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$219M 6.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.4B 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 8543.40
Brazil does not split HS 8543.40: its NCM code is 8543.40.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.43 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8543.40
What is HS code 854340?
HS code 854340 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices. This HS code encompasses electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices, a rapidly evolving segment of the electrical apparatus market. The global trade in these devices is significant, driven by consumer demand for alternatives to traditional tobacco products, though it faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and health debates worldwide. Major importers include countries with high consumer adoption rates, while exporters are primarily manufacturing hubs in Asia. Key things to know involve the constant innovation in device technology, the varying legal frameworks across different nations regarding sales and marketing, and the ongoing public health discussions surrounding their use. This category reflects a dynamic intersection of consumer electronics, health policy, and international commerce, with manufacturers constantly adapting to new market demands and regulations.
What products fall under HS code 854340?
Electronic cigarettes, vape pens, e-hookahs, personal vaporizers, pod systems, disposable vapes, e-liquid heating devices
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854340?
This code can be confused with other electrical apparatus in 8543.70 if not specifically identified as vaporizing devices, or even with tobacco products in Chapter 24 if the e-liquids contain nicotine, though the device itself is distinct.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854340?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854340 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.3B, 70% of world exports), Malaysia ($507M) and Germany ($401M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 854340?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854340 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($592M, 17% of world imports), Japan ($565M) and Russia (about $219M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 854340 structured?
HS code 854340 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (43) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854340?
In Brazil, HS code 854340 is NCM 8543.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.