U.S. imports of Cigarettes Containing Tobacco (HS 240220) totaled $67.5M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Cigarettes Containing Tobacco paid $9.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cigarettes Containing Tobacco imports of $67.5M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClove content is a key classification variable within this heading: cigarettes containing both tobacco and clove (2402201000) occupy a dedicated line, a distinction with regulatory as well as tariff significance given FDA's authority over flavored cigarette products. Mexico leads US imports of tobacco cigarettes, with the Dominican Republic and Turkey also notable sources — a supplier mix that reflects both proximity-driven logistics and established manufacturing capacity in those markets. The heading's remaining lines separate paper-wrapped cigarettes (2402208000) from other formats (2402209000), and all entries are subject to FDA Center for Tobacco Products oversight, including applicable warning label and ingredient reporting requirements.
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1.8K import shipments a month
Clove cigarettes (kretek) are classified separately at 2402201000 because their distinct composition has both regulatory and commercial significance. FDA has specific authority over flavored cigarettes, and the separate tariff line facilitates trade monitoring and enforcement. Importers of clove cigarettes should ensure full compliance with FDA labeling and premarket requirements in addition to standard customs entry procedures.
FDA requires that imported cigarettes comply with the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, including applicable warning label requirements, ingredient listing, and — for new or modified products — premarket authorization. Shipments may be detained if labeling is non-compliant or if the product lacks the necessary FDA authorization. Working with a customs broker experienced in FDA-regulated tobacco products is advisable before the first shipment.
ImportsExports
Imports
$67.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$45.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $669.0M of Cigarettes Containing Tobacco and exported $450.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 2402
Subheading 240220 · $67.5M of $187.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2402208000 | Cigarettes Containing Tobacco NESOI, Paper-Wrapped | $49.9M | 18.60% | 99.28% | $9.3M |
| 2402209000 | Cigarettes Containing Tobacco, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 2402201000 | Cigarettes Containing Tobacco and Clove | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2402200000 | Cigarettes Containing Tobacco | $45.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Dominican Republic together supply 64% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.60% of imports for consumption.