Product classification
HS code for Electronic cigarette: 8543.40
Electrical machines and apparatus, electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices.
Classification of electronic cigarette under HS 8543.40
Electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices are classified under HS code 8543.40. This classification was specifically introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature update to provide a uniform global standard for these devices, which were previously classified under various headings such as 8543.70. Heading 8543 covers electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85. The device itself, which typically consists of a battery, a heating element (atomizer), and a housing, is the primary object of this code. It is important to note that this code refers to the hardware device. The classification remains 8543.40 regardless of whether the device is intended for use with nicotine-containing liquids or nicotine-free alternatives. The integration of electronic components and the specific function of aerosolizing a liquid through electrical heating define its placement here. This code does not include the cartridges or liquids if they are imported separately.
- Covers
- Vape pens and box mods
- Electronic cigars and pipes
- Disposable electronic cigarettes
- Personal vaporizers (handheld)
- E-hookahs (electronic versions)
- Also under 8543.40
- JUUL
- Vuse
- SMOK
- Elf Bar
- GeekVape
Codes often confused with 8543.40
Common mistake. Electronic cigarettes are often misclassified under HS code 2404. HS code 2404 is intended for the products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, or nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion. While the liquid (e-juice) falls under Chapter 24, the mechanical/electrical delivery device belongs in 8543.40. Another error is using 8543.70, which was the "catch-all" code used before the specific 8543.40 subheading was created.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854340 (the code used for electronic cigarette), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854340 (the code used for electronic 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 electronic 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 electronic cigarette
Brazil classifies electronic 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 electronic cigarette
What is the HS code for Electronic cigarette?
The HS code for Electronic cigarette is 854340 (Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices). The specific HS code for electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices is 8543.40.
How do I classify Electronic cigarette for customs?
Electronic 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.
Does this code include the e-liquid?
No, e-liquids containing nicotine are classified under 2404.12, while those without nicotine may fall under 3824.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of electronic cigarette (HS 854340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854340 (the code used for electronic 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 electronic cigarette (HS 854340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854340 (the code used for electronic 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 Electronic cigarette the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854340 for Electronic 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 electronic cigarette in Brazil?
In Brazil, electronic cigarette (HS 854340) is classified under NCM 8543.40.00.