Product classification
HS code for Raw tobacco: 2401.10
Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped).
Classification of raw tobacco under HS 2401.10
Raw tobacco, specifically defined as tobacco that has not been stemmed or stripped, is classified under HS code 240110. This classification is part of Chapter 24, which covers tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes. The term "raw" in this context refers to unmanufactured tobacco leaves in their natural state after harvesting and curing, but before the midrib (the stem) has been removed. The curing process—whether flue-cured, air-cured, sun-cured, or fire-cured—does not change its status as unmanufactured tobacco. Classification under 240110 is determined by the physical integrity of the leaf; if the leaf is still whole with the stalk or midrib attached, it meets the criteria for this subheading. This code is essential for customs authorities to distinguish between primary agricultural products and those that have undergone the first stage of industrial processing (stemming).
- Covers
- Whole leaf Virginia flue-cured tobacco
- Unstemmed Burley tobacco leaves
- Sun-cured Oriental tobacco leaves
- Air-cured dark tobacco (not stripped)
- Fire-cured tobacco in whole leaf form
- Raw tobacco bundles with midribs intact
- Also under 2401.10
- Universal Corporation raw tobacco
- Alliance One International unstemmed tobacco
- local tobacco farm harvests
- specific varietals like Virginia Brightleaf
- Malawi Burley.
Codes often confused with 2401.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for raw tobacco is HS code 240120, which covers tobacco that has been partly or wholly stemmed or stripped. The removal of the midrib is the defining line between 240110 and 240120. Importers also occasionally confuse raw tobacco with 240130, which is reserved for tobacco refuse (waste). Furthermore, if the tobacco has been flavored or cut for smoking, it must be classified under 2403, as it is then considered manufactured tobacco rather than unmanufactured raw material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 240110 (the code used for raw tobacco), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240110 (the code used for raw tobacco) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 19% 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 240110, not only raw tobacco.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $276M 14% of world exports
- 2 North Macedonia $207M 10% of world exports
- 3 Greece $177M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Dominican Republic $373M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $257M 13% of world imports
- 3 Greece $114M 5.8% 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 codes for raw tobacco
Brazil splits HS 2401.10 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2401.10.10Unstemmed tobacco leaf, not dried or fermented
- 2401.10.20Unstemmed wrapper tobacco, dried or fermented
- 2401.10.30Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco
- 2401.10.40Unstemmed Turkish tobacco, over 0.2% volatile oil
- 2401.10.90Other unstemmed tobacco
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw tobacco
What is the HS code for Raw tobacco?
The HS code for Raw tobacco is 240110 (Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)). The HS code for raw, unstemmed tobacco is 240110.
How do I classify Raw tobacco for customs?
Raw tobacco is classified under HS code 240110 — Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tobacco that has been dried?
Yes, curing or drying is a standard part of the raw tobacco production process and does not exclude it from 240110, provided the stems are not removed.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw tobacco (HS 240110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240110 (the code used for raw tobacco) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($276M, 14% of world exports), North Macedonia ($207M) and Greece ($177M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of raw tobacco (HS 240110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240110 (the code used for raw tobacco) in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($373M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($257M) and Greece ($114M). 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 Raw tobacco the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240110 for Raw tobacco 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 raw tobacco in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 240110 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for raw tobacco depends on the product's details: 2401.10.10 (Unstemmed tobacco leaf, not dried or fermented), 2401.10.20 (Unstemmed wrapper tobacco, dried or fermented), 2401.10.30 (Unstemmed flue-cured Virginia tobacco), 2401.10.40 (Unstemmed Turkish tobacco, over 0.2% volatile oil), 2401.10.90 (Other unstemmed tobacco).