Product classification
HS code for Cigarillos: 2402.10
Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Classification of cigarillos under HS 2402.10
Cigarillos are classified under HS code 2402.10 according to the nomenclature of the Harmonized System. This code falls under Chapter 24, which encompasses tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes. Heading 2402 is dedicated to cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes. The specific subheading 2402.10 is reserved for cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos that contain tobacco. The classification is based on the physical characteristics of the product, specifically its composition and form. Cigarillos are typically defined as small cigars, often wrapped in tobacco leaf or a substance containing tobacco. Unlike cigarettes, which are classified under 2402.20, cigarillos are distinguished by their wrapper and the nature of the tobacco filler. The weight for duty purposes includes the weight of the tobacco, the wrapper, and any attachments such as bands or filters, as specified in the heading description. This classification is strictly for products containing tobacco; if the product were made of tobacco substitutes, it would fall under 2402.90. The determination follows GRI 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes.
- Covers
- Small cigars (cigarillos) with tobacco wrappers
- Flavored cigarillos containing tobacco
- Cigarillos with integrated filters
- Hand-rolled and machine-made cigarillos
- Cheroots containing tobacco
- Also under 2402.10
- Cohiba Espléndidos
- Montecristo No. 2
- Arturo Fuente OpusX
- Davidoff Aniversario
- Swisher Sweets
Codes often confused with 2402.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 2402.20, which is specifically for cigarettes containing tobacco. While cigarillos are similar in size to some cigarettes, the type of wrapper (tobacco vs. paper) is the deciding factor. Another common error is using HS code 2403.11 or 2403.19, which are for water pipe tobacco or other manufactured tobacco. These are incorrect because heading 2402 specifically names cigarillos. Finally, products containing only tobacco substitutes must be classified under 2402.90 rather than 2402.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 240210 (the code used for cigarillos), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240210 (the code used for cigarillos) in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 240210, not only cigarillos.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Dominican Republic $964M 27% of world exports
- 2 Cuba* ~$552M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Nicaragua* ~$476M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 36% of world imports
- 2 France $351M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $254M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $3.9B 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 cigarillos
Brazil classifies cigarillos under NCM 2402.10.00: HS 2402.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cigarillos
What is the HS code for Cigarillos?
The HS code for Cigarillos is 240210 (Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos; containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto). The HS code for cigarillos containing tobacco is 2402.10.
How do I classify Cigarillos for customs?
Cigarillos is classified under HS code 240210 — Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos; containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the weight for HS code 2402.10 include the packaging?
The weight includes the tobacco and every band, wrapper, or attachment (like a filter), but it generally does not include the external retail box or carton packaging.
Which countries are the top exporters of cigarillos (HS 240210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240210 (the code used for cigarillos) in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($964M, 27% of world exports), Cuba (about $552M) and Nicaragua (about $476M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 cigarillos (HS 240210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240210 (the code used for cigarillos) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 36% of world imports), France ($351M) and Germany ($254M). World imports came to about $3.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Cigarillos the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240210 for Cigarillos is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cigarillos in Brazil?
In Brazil, cigarillos (HS 240210) is classified under NCM 2402.10.00.