HS Code 24: Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Q: Is HS code 24 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 24 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 24 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 24?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 24.

What is HS Code 24

HS Code 24 covers Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section IV (Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes). The two digits "24" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "24" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 24 Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes Cover?

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 24

Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

HS Code 2401

Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse

HS Code 2402

Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes

HS Code 2403

Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences

HS Code 2404

Products containing tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, nicotine, or tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body

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What HS Codes for Tobacco and Nicotine Products Do Not Cover

Chapter 24 covers unmanufactured tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, smoking tobacco, and tobacco substitutes. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Medicinal cigarettes and nicotine replacement therapies

Chapter 30

Cannabis products

various headings depending on form and national law

E-cigarette devices (the hardware itself)

Chapter 85

Hookahs and smoking pipes

heading 9614

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Tobacco and Nicotine Products HS 24

HS Code 2401

Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse

HS Code 2402

Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes

HS Code 2403

Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences

HS Code 2404

HS Code 240110

Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)

HS Code 240120

Tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped

HS Code 240130

Tobacco refuse

HS Code 240210

Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos; containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto

HS Code 240220

Cigarettes; containing tobacco

HS Code 240290

Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots; containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 24?

HS code 24 covers Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, one of the chapter 24 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 24 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 24 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 24?