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U.S. exports of cigars, cigarettes & similar products of tobacco substitutes (HS 240290) totaled $854K in July 2026.
Importers of Cigars, Cigarettes & Similar Products of Tobacco Substitutes paid $16K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $142K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTobacco-substitute smoking articles — cigars, cigarillos, and cigarettes made wholly or partly from non-tobacco plant material — occupy a narrow but commercially active niche, with South Korea and the United Kingdom among the leading suppliers, reflecting those countries' roles in developing novel heated and herbal smoking products. All entries under this heading fall under a single 10-digit line (2402900000), simplifying classification but not regulatory review: FDA's Center for Tobacco Products asserts jurisdiction over products that meet the statutory definition of a tobacco product or a product made or derived from tobacco, and the agency's position on tobacco-substitute articles has evolved with the growth of novel nicotine and herbal product categories. Importers should obtain a binding ruling or legal opinion on FDA jurisdiction before commercializing products in this category.
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FDA's authority under the Tobacco Control Act extends to products 'made or derived from tobacco' and, following the Deeming Rule, to additional categories of products intended for human consumption that meet the statutory definition. Whether a specific herbal or plant-based substitute article is subject to FDA premarket review depends on its ingredients, intended use, and marketing claims. Importers should seek a formal FDA determination or legal counsel before importing products in this category at commercial scale.
Yes. Products that blend tobacco with non-tobacco plant material may be classifiable under 240290 as tobacco-substitute articles or under other headings depending on the predominant component and intended use. CBP may request laboratory analysis or additional documentation to confirm the composition. A binding ruling request to CBP is the most reliable way to establish the correct classification before importation.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$142KYoY · Pro
Exports
$854KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2402900000 | Cigar/Cheroot/Cigarillo/Cigs of Tob Substits NESOI | $142K | 11.23% | 100.00% | $16K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2402900000 | Cigar/Cheroot/Cigarillo/Cigs of Tob Substits NESOI | $854K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Nigeria and Mexico together take 73% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 11.23%.