Product classification
HS code for Tobacco waste: 2401.30
Tobacco refuse.
Classification of tobacco waste under HS 2401.30
Tobacco waste is classified under HS code 2401.30. This classification is situated within Chapter 24, which covers 'Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes.' Heading 2401 is dedicated to unmanufactured tobacco and tobacco refuse. Subheading 2401.30 specifically identifies 'tobacco refuse,' which includes the various byproducts generated during the processing of tobacco leaves or the manufacture of finished tobacco products. This material is not intended for immediate consumption as a finished product but may be used for industrial purposes, such as the extraction of nicotine or the production of reconstituted tobacco sheets. The classification is straightforward, focusing on the origin of the waste (tobacco) and its unmanufactured state. It is a critical code for customs to distinguish between usable raw tobacco and industrial byproduct.
- Covers
- Tobacco stalks and midribs
- Tobacco dust and siftings
- Trimmings and small leaf fragments from manufacturing
- Waste from the stripping of tobacco leaves
- Rejected tobacco leaf portions not suitable for manufacture
- Also under 2401.30
- Universal Corporation tobacco waste
- Alliance One International tobacco by-products
- reconstituted tobacco sheet raw material suppliers
- nicotine extraction companies like Nicoventures
- Altria Group tobacco refuse.
Codes often confused with 2401.30
Common mistake. Tobacco waste is sometimes misclassified under HS code 2403.91, which covers 'homogenized' or 'reconstituted' tobacco. The difference is that 2403.91 refers to a manufactured product made from waste, whereas 2401.30 refers to the raw waste itself. Another error involves HS code 3101.00, which covers animal or vegetable fertilizers. While tobacco waste can be used as a fertilizer, it remains classified in Chapter 24 due to its specific nature. Finally, it should not be confused with 'smoking tobacco' under 2403.11, which is a finished product intended for consumption.
Top exporters and importers of HS 240130 (the code used for tobacco waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 240130 (the code used for tobacco waste) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 12% 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 240130, not only tobacco waste.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $92M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $52M 14% of world exports
- 3 Zimbabwe* ~$41M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $369M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $46M 12% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $41M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $34M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $399M 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 tobacco waste
Brazil classifies tobacco waste under NCM 2401.30.00: HS 2401.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tobacco waste
What is the HS code for Tobacco waste?
The HS code for Tobacco waste is 240130 (Tobacco refuse).
How do I classify Tobacco waste for customs?
Tobacco waste is classified under HS code 240130 — Tobacco refuse. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for tobacco refuse?
The HS code for tobacco refuse, commonly known as tobacco waste, is 2401.30.
Can tobacco waste be used to make cigarettes?
Raw tobacco waste (2401.30) is typically processed into reconstituted tobacco (2403.91) before it can be used as a filler in cigarette manufacturing.
Which countries are the top exporters of tobacco waste (HS 240130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 240130 (the code used for tobacco waste) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($92M, 25% of world exports), China ($52M) and Zimbabwe (about $41M). World exports came to about $369M, 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 tobacco waste (HS 240130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 240130 (the code used for tobacco waste) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($46M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($41M) and France ($34M). World imports came to about $399M, 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 Tobacco waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 240130 for Tobacco waste 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 tobacco waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, tobacco waste (HS 240130) is classified under NCM 2401.30.00.