Product classification
HS code for Nicotine pouches: 2404.91
Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application.
Classification of nicotine pouches under HS 2404.91
Nicotine pouches are classified under HS code 2404.91. This code is specifically for products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body through oral application, excluding those intended for inhalation. Nicotine pouches are a modern, tobacco-free alternative to traditional snus. They consist of a permeable sachet containing nicotine (either tobacco-derived or synthetic), flavorings, and plant-based fillers like cellulose. Unlike chewing tobacco or snus, they do not contain any tobacco leaf. The user places the pouch between the lip and the gum, where the nicotine is absorbed through the oral mucosa. The 2022 revision of the Harmonized System introduced heading 2404 to capture these emerging products, ensuring they are not lumped in with traditional tobacco products or food preparations, thereby facilitating more accurate trade data and taxation.
- Covers
- Tobacco-free nicotine pouches
- White nicotine pouches for oral use
- Synthetic nicotine oral sachets
- Nicotine-infused oral delivery pouches
- Also under 2404.91
- Zyn Nicotine Pouches
- On! Nicotine Pouches
- Velo Nicotine Pouches
- Nicorette Gum
- Commit Lozenge
Codes often confused with 2404.91
Common mistake. Nicotine pouches are most frequently misclassified under 2403.99, which covers other manufactured tobacco and tobacco substitutes, including snus. However, 2403 is for products containing tobacco leaf, whereas 2404.91 is for tobacco-free nicotine products. They are also sometimes incorrectly classified under 2106.90 as food preparations, but the presence of nicotine for physiological intake mandates classification in Chapter 24. Another potential error is 2404.92, which is for transdermal patches; the distinction here is the route of administration (oral vs. skin). Proper identification of the absence of tobacco leaf is the key to choosing 2404.91 over 2403.
Top exporters and importers of HS 240491 (the code used for nicotine pouches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240491 (the code used for nicotine pouches) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 240491, not only nicotine pouches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $633M 39% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $215M 13% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $187M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $268M 13% of world imports
- 2 Canada $200M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $169M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 nicotine pouches
Brazil classifies nicotine pouches under NCM 2404.91.00: HS 2404.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nicotine pouches
What is the HS code for Nicotine pouches?
The HS code for Nicotine pouches is 240491 (Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application). The HS code for nicotine pouches intended for oral application is 2404.91.
How do I classify Nicotine pouches for customs?
Nicotine pouches is classified under HS code 240491 — Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do nicotine pouches differ from snus in classification?
Snus contains tobacco leaf and is typically classified under 2403.99, while nicotine pouches are tobacco-free and classified under 2404.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of nicotine pouches (HS 240491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240491 (the code used for nicotine pouches) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($633M, 39% of world exports), Denmark ($215M) and Hungary ($187M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 nicotine pouches (HS 240491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240491 (the code used for nicotine pouches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($268M, 13% of world imports), Canada ($200M) and the United Kingdom ($169M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Nicotine pouches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240491 for Nicotine pouches 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 nicotine pouches in Brazil?
In Brazil, nicotine pouches (HS 240491) is classified under NCM 2404.91.00.