HS Code 2402
Cigars, Cigarillos, and Tobacco Cigarettes
HS code 2402 covers finished cigars, cheroots, and cigarettes made from tobacco or tobacco substitutes, often subject to high excise duties and health labelling
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HS Code 2402 — Cigars, Cigarillos, and Tobacco Cigarettes
This code covers finished tobacco products ready for retail sale or consumption, including traditional hand-rolled cigars and mass-produced cigarettes. It includes items made from pure tobacco as well as those containing tobacco substitutes like herbal blends.
What's included
- Hand-rolled cigars
- Filter-tip cigarettes
- Tobacco substitutes in cigarette form
- Cheroots and cigarillos
What's excluded
- Water pipe tobacco → use
2403(Water pipe tobacco is classified as manufactured tobacco rather than a cigarette or cigar product.)
Common examples
- Cohiba Cuban cigars
- Marlboro filter cigarettes
- Herbal non-tobacco cigarettes
- Bidi cigarettes
Frequently asked questions
Do tobacco substitutes fall under this code?
Yes, if they are shaped into cigarettes or cigars, they are included here regardless of nicotine content.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: High (often includes specific excise duties)
- Documentation: Requires strict health warning labels and proof of age compliance.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, United Arab Emirates, Poland
- Top importers: Japan, United Kingdom, France
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Key takeaway
Finished tobacco sticks and rolls carry the highest tax burden in the chapter.
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