HS 240391

Homogenized or Reconstituted Tobacco

U.S. imports of homogenized or reconstituted tobacco (HS 240391) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Reconstituted tobacco — manufactured by processing tobacco dust, stems, and fines into a uniform sheet or cast form — serves as a critical intermediate input for cigar wrappers and blended tobacco products. The US schedule includes a dedicated line for wrapper-grade material (2403912000) alongside a residual line subject to US Note 5 quota provisions (2403914590). The Dominican Republic and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with France, Italy, and Brazil also among the primary source countries, reflecting the product's close ties to premium cigar manufacturing supply chains.

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Imports

$2.5M

from 6 countries · YTD: $10.7M

Exports

$3.7M

Surplus of $1.2M (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $1.2M (net exporter)

YTD: $10.7M imported (April 2026)

34 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

CIGARS, CHEROOTS & CIGARILLOS, CONTAINING TOBACCO

HS 240210

$106.5M

CIGARETTES CONTAINING TOBACCO

HS 240220

$47.5M

TOBACCO, PARTLY OR WHOLLY STEMMED/STRIPPED

HS 240120

$37.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes wrapper-grade reconstituted tobacco from other reconstituted tobacco for US classification purposes?

Tariff line 2403912000 specifically covers homogenized or reconstituted tobacco used as wrapper tobacco, which typically commands different duty treatment than the residual lines. The wrapper designation reflects physical and quality characteristics — uniformity, tensile strength, and appearance — that are distinct from filler or binder applications.

Who are the primary foreign sources of homogenized and reconstituted tobacco imported into the US?

The Dominican Republic and Mexico lead US import supply under this heading, followed by France, Italy, and Brazil. The Dominican Republic's prominence reflects its large cigar manufacturing sector, which both consumes and re-exports reconstituted tobacco products.