Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120)
Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped (HS 240120) has 2,797 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Tobacco, partly or wholly stemmed/stripped is TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS, with 398 shipments, followed by R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO and SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC. The leading supplier is UNIVERSAL LEAF TABACOS LTDA, with 211 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
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 99 shipments, followed by INETAB KAUBECK → LANCASTER LEAF TABACO C/O SWEDISH (79) and INETAB KAUBECK → LANCASTER LEAF TOBACCO C/O SWEDISH (70).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS | 398 |
| R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO | 224 |
| SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS US LLC | 224 |
| TOBACCO RAG PROCESSORS ATTN LINDY S WHITLEY | 197 |
| UNIVERSAL LEAF TOBACCO CO INC | 168 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL LEAF TABACOS LTDA | 211 |
| INETAB KAUBECK | 168 |
| SOUZA CRUZ LTDA | 94 |
| CASA EXPORT LIMITED | 90 |
| CTA CONTINENTAL TOBACCOS ALLIANCE S | 64 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BRAZIL | 832 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 288 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 229 |
| MOZAMBIQUE | 183 |
| CHINA | 166 |
| MEXICO | 108 |
| INDIA | 97 |
| GUATEMALA | 81 |
| PHILIPPINES | 79 |
| SRI LANKA | 76 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 1,439 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 202 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 171 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 149 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 139 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 105 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 85 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 70 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 61 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 57 |
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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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 398 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 2,797 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 240120, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 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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