Products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion

HS v2022 Code: 240419

About products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion

HS code 240419 covers a diverse range of products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, designed for inhalation without combustion. This industry plays a significant role in the global tobacco and nicotine market, catering to the growing demand for alternative smoking and vaping products. These products offer a potentially less harmful option compared to traditional combustible cigarettes, making them an important part of the broader tobacco harm reduction landscape.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 240419 typically involves the blending and processing of tobacco, nicotine, and other proprietary ingredients. Manufacturers utilize advanced extraction, mixing, and formulation techniques to create a wide variety of products, including e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and heated tobacco devices. Quality control and safety testing are critical aspects of the production process to ensure the integrity and consistency of these specialized products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 240419 goods include refined tobacco, nicotine extracts, and a variety of electronic components such as batteries, heating elements, and microprocessors. Specialized manufacturing equipment, including mixing tanks, filling machines, and assembly lines, are also essential for the efficient production of these goods. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust supply chain of raw materials, packaging, and distribution networks to bring these products to market.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 240419 are a wide range of tobacco and nicotine-based products intended for inhalation without combustion, such as 240391 Electronic cigarettes and 240392 Tobacco heating products. These products are often consumed as alternatives to traditional combustible cigarettes, and may be purchased by individual consumers as well as by 240110 Tobacco, not stemmed/stripped and 240120 Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped manufacturers for further processing.

Revisions to 240419

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 240419. The most recent 1 version of this code (240419) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 240419.

Family tree for products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion

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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/v2022/2404'>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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240419'>240419: Products containing tobacco or nicotine substitutes, intended for inhalation without combustion</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240411'>240411: Products containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240412'>240412: Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustion</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240491'>240491: Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for oral application</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240492'>240492: Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, for transdermal application</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/240499'>240499: Products n.e.c. in heading 2404, intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body, by ways other than inhalation, and other than oral or transdermal application</a>"]

    

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