Product classification
HS code for Heated tobacco products: 2404.11
Products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion.
Classification of heated tobacco products under HS 2404.11
Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are classified under HS code 2404.11 following the 2022 updates to the Harmonized System nomenclature. This code was specifically created to address products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco intended for inhalation without combustion. The classification hinges on the fact that the tobacco is heated to release an aerosol rather than burned. This distinguishes these products from traditional cigarettes (2402) or smoking tobacco (2403). The inclusion in Chapter 24 reflects the tobacco content, while the specific subheading 2404.11 isolates products that utilize "heat-not-burn" technology. This classification ensures that new-generation tobacco products are tracked separately from traditional combustible products for regulatory and statistical purposes. The classification is based on the physical composition of the product (tobacco) and its intended method of consumption (inhalation without combustion).
- Covers
- Tobacco sticks for heating devices
- Tobacco capsules for heat-not-burn systems
- Reconstituted tobacco plugs for electronic heating
- Non-combustible tobacco units
- Also under 2404.11
- HEETS (for IQOS)
- Glo Neo Sticks
- Ploom Tech+ capsules
- Pulze iD sticks
- various heated tobacco refills
Codes often confused with 2404.11
Common mistake. Heated tobacco products are often confused with HS code 2402.20 (cigarettes containing tobacco). While they look similar, 2402 is strictly for products intended for combustion. Another common misclassification is 8543.40, which covers the electronic heating device itself. It is critical to separate the consumable tobacco (2404.11) from the electronic hardware (8543.40).
Top exporters and importers of HS 240411 (the code used for heated tobacco products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240411 (the code used for heated tobacco products) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 58% 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 240411, not only heated tobacco products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.6B 35% of world exports
- 2 Romania $1.5B 33% of world exports
- 3 Greece $473M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $3.9B 58% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $358M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $322M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $6.6B 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 heated tobacco products
Brazil classifies heated tobacco products under NCM 2404.11.00: HS 2404.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heated tobacco products
What is the HS code for Heated tobacco products?
The HS code for Heated tobacco products is 240411 (Products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion). The HS code for the tobacco units used in heated tobacco systems is 2404.11.
How do I classify Heated tobacco products for customs?
Heated tobacco products is classified under HS code 240411 — Products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electronic cigarettes classified here?
No, electronic cigarettes that use nicotine liquids without tobacco are classified under HS code 2404.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of heated tobacco products (HS 240411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240411 (the code used for heated tobacco products) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.6B, 35% of world exports), Romania ($1.5B) and Greece ($473M). 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 heated tobacco products (HS 240411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240411 (the code used for heated tobacco products) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($3.9B, 58% of world imports), Czechia ($358M) and Germany ($322M). World imports came to about $6.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Heated tobacco products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240411 for Heated tobacco products 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 heated tobacco products in Brazil?
In Brazil, heated tobacco products (HS 240411) is classified under NCM 2404.11.00.