Tobacco; homogenised or reconstituted

HS v2022 Code: 240391

About tobacco; homogenised or reconstituted

HS code 240391 covers the classification of homogenised or reconstituted tobacco products. This industry plays a crucial role in the global tobacco supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of various tobacco-based goods. Homogenised and reconstituted tobacco products are widely used in the production of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco-related items, making this industry a significant contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of homogenised or reconstituted tobacco involves a multi-step process. First, tobacco leaves are harvested and cured. The cured leaves are then shredded, blended, and subjected to a reconstitution process, which involves the addition of binders and other ingredients to create a uniform, homogenised tobacco material. This material is then pressed into sheets or formed into other shapes, depending on the desired end product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of homogenised or reconstituted tobacco include raw tobacco leaves, binders, and various processing equipment. Tobacco leaves are the primary raw material, sourced from 240310 Tobacco, not stemmed/stripped and 240320 Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped producers. Binders, such as cellulose-based materials, are added to the tobacco to facilitate the reconstitution process. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as shredders, blenders, and pressing equipment, are essential for the manufacturing of these tobacco products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 240391 is homogenised or reconstituted tobacco, which is then consumed by various other industries. These include the 240220 Cigarettes, containing tobacco and 240290 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or tobacco substitutes industries, where the homogenised or reconstituted tobacco is used as a key ingredient in the production of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco-based products.

Revisions to 240391

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 240391. The most recent 1 version of this code (240391) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 240391.

Family tree for tobacco; homogenised or reconstituted

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/24'>24: Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2403'>2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240391'>240391: Tobacco; homogenised or reconstituted</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240311'>240311: Tobacco; smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240319'>240319: Tobacco; smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240399'>240399: Tobacco; other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking</a>"]

    

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