Product classification
HS code for Vape pen: 8543.40
Electrical machines and apparatus, electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices.
Classification of vape pen under HS 8543.40
Vape pens are classified under HS code 854340. This classification was specifically introduced in the 2022 update of the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to address 'Electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices.' Before this update, these devices were often classified under the general category of 'other' electrical machines (854370). The current classification under 854340 covers the hardware of the device, which typically includes a battery, a heating element (atomizer), and a housing unit. This code applies regardless of whether the device is disposable or rechargeable. The classification is based on the device's function as an electrical apparatus that vaporizes a substance (usually an e-liquid) for inhalation. It is important to note that this code specifically covers the device itself; the liquids or cartridges containing nicotine or tobacco substitutes are classified elsewhere.
- Covers
- Rechargeable vape pens
- Disposable electronic cigarettes
- Vaporizer mods (without tanks)
- Pod system devices
- Electronic pipes and cigars
- Also under 8543.40
- JUUL
- Vuse
- SMOK
- Elf Bar
- GeekVape
Codes often confused with 8543.40
Common mistake. Vape pens are often misclassified under 240412 if they are imported pre-filled with liquid containing nicotine. However, 240412 is intended for the consumable product (the liquid/cartridge). If the device and liquid are sold together, they may be classified as a set, but the device alone is 854340. Another error is using 854370, which was the old standard but is now incorrect following the 2022 HS nomenclature changes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854340 (the code used for vape pen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854340 (the code used for vape pen) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 854340, not only vape pen.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.3B 70% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $507M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $401M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $592M 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $565M 17% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$219M 6.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.4B 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 vape pen
Brazil classifies vape pen under NCM 8543.40.00: HS 8543.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vape pen
What is the HS code for Vape pen?
The HS code for Vape pen is 854340 (Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices). The specific HS code for a vape pen (the electronic device) is 854340.
How do I classify Vape pen for customs?
Vape pen is classified under HS code 854340 — Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the e-liquid?
No, e-liquids are generally classified under heading 2404, depending on their nicotine content and composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of vape pen (HS 854340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854340 (the code used for vape pen) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.3B, 70% of world exports), Malaysia ($507M) and Germany ($401M). 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 vape pen (HS 854340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854340 (the code used for vape pen) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($592M, 17% of world imports), Japan ($565M) and Russia (about $219M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 Vape pen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854340 for Vape pen 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 vape pen in Brazil?
In Brazil, vape pen (HS 854340) is classified under NCM 8543.40.00.