Product classification
HS code for Herbal vapes: 2404.19
Products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion.
Classification of herbal vapes under HS 2404.19
Herbal vapes, specifically the consumable liquids or disposable units containing non-nicotine herbal extracts, are classified under HS code 2404.19. This code was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature update to address the growing market for products intended for inhalation without combustion. Heading 2404 covers products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco and nicotine substitutes. Subheading 2404.11 is for products containing tobacco, and 2404.12 is for those containing nicotine. Therefore, herbal vapes that utilize glycerin or propylene glycol infused with herbal extracts but contain zero nicotine or tobacco are classified under 2404.19 as "other" products intended for inhalation. This classification applies to both the cartridges and the disposable electronic devices that are pre-filled and not intended to be refilled. The introduction of 2404 was a significant shift, as these products were previously scattered across various chapters, including Chapter 38 for chemical mixtures and Chapter 85 for electrical machinery. By centralizing these products under Chapter 24, the World Customs Organization has simplified the tracking of vaping products. It is crucial for importers to distinguish between the liquid and the device, although 2404.19 specifically captures the product in a form ready for inhalation, which often includes the delivery mechanism in disposable formats.
- Covers
- CBD vape cartridges (nicotine-free)
- Vitamin-infused vape pens
- Essential oil diffusers for inhalation
- Nicotine-free herbal e-liquids
- Disposable herbal vaporizers
- Also under 2404.19
- Various nicotine-free e-liquid brands
- Pax (for dry herb vaping)
- DaVinci IQ (for dry herb vaping)
- specific CBD vape products
- zero-nicotine Puff Bar
- Calm Vape (herbal)
Codes often confused with 2404.19
Common mistake. Herbal vapes are often misclassified under HS code 8543.40, which refers to the electronic cigarette hardware itself. While the hardware belongs there, pre-filled herbal units must be classified under 2404.19. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 3824.99 for chemical mixtures, but the 2022 update makes 2404.19 the more specific and correct code for products intended for inhalation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 240419 (the code used for herbal vapes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240419 (the code used for herbal vapes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 22% 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 240419, not only herbal vapes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $136M 41% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $73M 22% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $33M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $330M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $47M 22% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $33M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $19M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $210M 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 herbal vapes
Brazil classifies herbal vapes under NCM 2404.19.00: HS 2404.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about herbal vapes
What is the HS code for Herbal vapes?
The HS code for Herbal vapes is 240419 (Products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion). The HS code for herbal vapes (non-nicotine, non-tobacco) is 2404.19.
How do I classify Herbal vapes for customs?
Herbal vapes is classified under HS code 240419 — Products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the battery and heating element?
Yes, if the product is a disposable, all-in-one unit intended for inhalation, it is classified under 2404.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of herbal vapes (HS 240419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240419 (the code used for herbal vapes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($136M, 41% of world exports), Indonesia ($73M) and the Netherlands ($33M). World exports came to about $330M, 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 herbal vapes (HS 240419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240419 (the code used for herbal vapes) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($47M, 22% of world imports), the Netherlands ($33M) and France ($19M). World imports came to about $210M, 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 Herbal vapes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240419 for Herbal vapes 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 herbal vapes in Brazil?
In Brazil, herbal vapes (HS 240419) is classified under NCM 2404.19.00.