Product classification
HS code for E-cigarette: 8543.40
Electrical machines and apparatus, electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices.
Classification of E-cigarette under HS 8543.40
Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or personal electric vaporizing devices, are classified under HS code 8543.40. This specific subheading was introduced in the 2022 revision of the Harmonized System to address the lack of a dedicated code for these devices. Heading 8543 covers electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. E-cigarettes function by using electrical battery power to heat a heating element (atomizer), which then vaporizes a liquid solution. Under the current nomenclature, the device itself—the hardware—is classified here. This applies to the device whether it is sold alone, with a battery, or as a complete kit including a disposable pod, provided the essential character of the shipment is the electronic apparatus.
- Covers
- Rechargeable e-cigarette devices
- Disposable e-cigarettes (all-in-one units)
- Vape pens and box mods
- Personal electric vaporizers
- Also under 8543.40
- JUUL
- Vuse
- SMOK
- Elf Bar
- GeekVape
Codes often confused with 8543.40
Common mistake. Prior to 2022, e-cigarettes were often classified under 8543.70 as "other" electrical machinery. Using this code now is incorrect. Another common misclassification involves the e-liquid cartridges. If the cartridge contains nicotine, it must be classified under 2404.12. If a shipment contains both the device and the liquid, it may be classified as a set under GRI 3(b), but the device component specifically refers to 8543.40. It is also distinct from 8516, which covers electro-thermic domestic appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854340 (the code used for E-cigarette), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854340 (the code used for E-cigarette) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854340, not only E-cigarette.
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 E-cigarette
Brazil classifies E-cigarette under NCM 8543.40.00: HS 8543.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about E-cigarette
What is the HS code for E-cigarette?
The HS code for E-cigarette is 854340 (Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices).
How do I classify E-cigarette for customs?
E-cigarette is classified under HS code 854340 — Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for e-cigarettes?
The HS code for electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices is 8543.40.
Are disposable e-cigarettes classified here?
Yes, disposable e-cigarettes that contain both the battery/heating mechanism and the liquid are typically classified under 8543.40, though some jurisdictions may apply 2404 depending on the nicotine content and packaging.
Which countries are the top exporters of E-cigarette (HS 854340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854340 (the code used for E-cigarette) 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 E-cigarette (HS 854340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854340 (the code used for E-cigarette) 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.
Is the HS code for E-cigarette the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854340 for E-cigarette 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 E-cigarette in Brazil?
In Brazil, E-cigarette (HS 854340) is classified under NCM 8543.40.00.