Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120)
Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120) has 3,191 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped is TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS, with 436 shipments, followed by R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO and SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC. The leading supplier is UNIVERSAL LEAF TABACOS LTDA, with 238 shipments, followed by INETAB KAUBECK and SOUZA CRUZ LTDA. Goods originate mainly from BRAZIL and SOUTH AFRICA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/240120-tobacco-partly-or-wholly-stemmed-stripped
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is UNIVERSAL LEAF TABACOS LTDA → UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO CO INC with 115 shipments, followed by SOUZA CRUZ LTDA → R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO (99) and INETAB KAUBECK → LANCASTER LEAF TABACO C/O SWEDISH (82).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS | 436 |
| R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO | 320 |
| SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC | 232 |
| TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS ATTN LINDY S WHITLEY | 228 |
| UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO CO INC | 190 |
| LANCASTER LEAF TOBACCO COMPANY | 166 |
| TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS INC | 135 |
| LANCASTER LEAF TABACO C/O SWEDISH | 83 |
| GRAND RIVER ENTERPRISES | 82 |
| LANCASTER LEAF TOBACCO C/O SWEDISH | 78 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL LEAF TABACOS LTDA | 238 |
| INETAB KAUBECK | 177 |
| SOUZA CRUZ LTDA | 144 |
| CASA EXPORT LIMITED | 110 |
| CTA CONTINENTAL TOBACCOS ALLIANCE S | 86 |
| ALLIANCE ONE BRASIL EXPORTADORA DE | 78 |
| UNIVERSAL LEAF PHILIPPINES INC | 74 |
| TABACOS MARASCA LTDA | 73 |
| UTC BRASIL INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO DE | 49 |
| UNITED TOBACCO PROCESSING PVT LTD | 48 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 992 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 326 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 246 |
| MOZAMBIQUE | 208 |
| CHINA | 184 |
| MEXICO | 121 |
| INDIA | 114 |
| GUATEMALA | 100 |
| PHILIPPINES | 97 |
| SRI LANKA | 86 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,711 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 227 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 184 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 159 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 150 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 118 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 90 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 80 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 72 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 64 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 240120 — Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 2401
Other six-digit codes in HS 2401: Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed), with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Tobacco, not stemmed/stripped (240110) | 5,757 |
| Unmanufactured tobacco (whether or not threshed or similarly processed), tobacco refuse (240130) | 3,021 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped
Who imports Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped include TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS, R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO, SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC, TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS ATTN LINDY S WHITLEY, and UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO CO INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped?
TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS is the largest U.S. importer of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120), with 436 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped?
Leading suppliers shipping Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120) to the U.S. include UNIVERSAL LEAF TABACOS LTDA, INETAB KAUBECK, SOUZA CRUZ LTDA, CASA EXPORT LIMITED, and CTA CONTINENTAL TOBACCOS ALLIANCE S.
How many U.S. shipments of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped are there?
ImportDoor has 3,191 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 240120, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped imported from?
Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped is imported into the U.S. primarily from BRAZIL, SOUTH AFRICA, and DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
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