Greek Izmir-Type Oriental Tobacco
Unstemmed oriental tobacco leaves grown in Greece, mimicking Turkish Izmir characteristics with sun-cured aroma. HTS 2401.10.48.00 applies to this 'other' oriental/Turkish type unmanufactured tobacco, free of wrapper content. Used by blenders for additive-free cigarettes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽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 fire-cured or air-cured type
Curing method determines type classification, moving it out of oriental subheadings.
If specifically described as Yenidje type
Certain named Turkish subtypes have dedicated subheadings before 'other'.
If homogenized or reconstituted
Reconstituted sheet tobacco from these leaves falls under Chapter 24 heading 2404.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• EU aggregate quota is 9,956 MT; track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12 to stay within limits
• Require botanical identification to confirm oriental type vs. other varieties like burley
• Document threshing level; excessive processing risks shift to manufactured categories
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Turkish Izmir Oriental Tobacco Leaves
Unstemmed Izmir oriental tobacco leaves, a premium Turkish variety known for its aromatic qualities and small leaf size, used primarily in premium cigarette blends. Classified under HTS 2401.10.48.00 as unmanufactured, not stemmed/stripped oriental or Turkish type tobacco not containing wrapper tobacco or over 35% wrapper. These leaves are threshed but remain in whole leaf form for blending.
Turkish Yenice Oriental Tobacco
Unprocessed, unstemmed Yenice oriental tobacco leaves from Turkey, valued for spicy notes in American blend cigarettes. HTS 2401.10.48.00 covers this as 'other' Turkish type without wrapper tobacco emphasis. Baled for export to U.S. blenders.
Macedonian Prilep Oriental Tobacco
Sun-cured, unstemmed Prilep oriental leaves from Macedonia, adding floral aromas to cigarette tobaccos. Fits HTS 2401.10.48.00 as other oriental type, unmanufactured and non-wrapper dominant. Popular in European-style blends.
Turkish Samsun Oriental Tobacco
Whole, unstemmed Samsun oriental tobacco leaves from Turkey, prized for their sweet, spicy flavor in blend cigarettes. Falls under HTS 2401.10.48.00 as 'other' oriental/Turkish type, unmanufactured and not stemmed, without wrapper tobacco dominance. Typically imported in bales for further processing.
Bulgarian Basma Oriental Tobacco Leaves
Whole leaf Basma oriental tobacco from Bulgaria, unstemmed and sun-cured for its delicate flavor profile in international blends. Classified in HTS 2401.10.48.00 as other oriental type, not stemmed/stripped, and under 35% wrapper. Imported for cigarette industry processing.