Greek Izmir Cigarette Leaf
Izmir tobacco from Greece is a classic Oriental variety with small leaves and high aroma, ideal for premium cigarette blends. Classified under HTS 2401.10.44.00 as unstemmed cigarette leaf of Turkish type, without wrapper tobacco dominance. It undergoes minimal processing to preserve flavor profile.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for use in products other than cigarettes
If declared for non-cigarette use like pipe tobacco, it shifts to 2401.10.63 subheading per U.S. notes.
If destemmed during import processing
Destemmed Oriental tobacco is classified under stemmed categories like 2401.10.24.
If further processed into 'homogenized' form
Reconstituted or homogenized tobacco leaf moves to Chapter 24 heading 2403 for manufactured tobacco.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check EU aggregate quota under U.S
• Note 5 (9,956 MT); Greece counts toward this limit with strict annual tracking
• Label shipments clearly as 'cigarette leaf, Oriental type' to prevent misclassification as general tobacco refuse
• Obtain FDA prior notice if used in consumer products, though raw leaf typically exempt
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