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U.S. imports of nicotine products for oral intake (HS 240491) totaled $26.2M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Nicotine Products for Oral Intake paid $3.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $21.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nicotine Products for Oral Intake imports of $26.2M in July 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataOral nicotine pouches, nicotine gum, and similar products intended for absorption through the oral mucosa without inhalation or combustion are classified under this heading, captured at the 10-digit level in 2404910000. Denmark and Sweden dominate US import supply — a reflection of Scandinavia's long tradition of snus and modern oral nicotine pouch manufacturing. FDA's Center for Tobacco Products regulates these as tobacco products (or modified risk tobacco products where applicable), and any new product requires premarket authorization before it can be legally marketed in the United States. Importers should verify that each SKU holds a valid marketing granted order prior to entry.
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329 shipments/mo
Yes. Nicotine pouches formulated with synthetic or pharmaceutical-grade nicotine but no tobacco leaf are classified under 240491 when intended for oral intake, because the heading covers nicotine products for oral delivery regardless of whether tobacco plant material is present. However, if a product is formulated and labeled as a nicotine replacement therapy drug (e.g., nicotine polacrilex gum), it may be regulated and classified differently — a distinction that requires careful review of labeling and intended use.
Scandinavia has decades of industrial infrastructure and regulatory experience with snus and oral tobacco, and several of the world's largest oral nicotine pouch brands — including modern tobacco-free formats — are manufactured there. This heritage gives Danish and Swedish producers a significant head start in product development, quality systems, and FDA engagement relative to manufacturers in other regions.
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Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 2404
Subheading 240491 · $26.2M of $59.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2404910000 | Nicotine Products for Oral Intake Into Human Body | $26.2M | 13.25% | 82.65% | $3.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2404910000 | Nicotine Products for Oral Intake Into Human Body | $780K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$26.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$780KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
India and Sweden together supply 58% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
16.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.25%.