HS Code 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes

Q: Is HS code 2402 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 2402 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 2402 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 2402?

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 2402.

What is HS Code 2402

HS Code 2402 covers Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 24 (Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes), Section IV. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of 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 2402

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

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

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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 Cigarettes HS 2402

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

HS Code 2401

Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 2402?

HS code 2402 covers Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes, a heading within Chapter 24 (Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 2402 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 2402 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 2402?