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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stemmed or stripped
Stemming or stripping moves it to the stemmed/stripped category in 2401.10.62, changing the processing state.
If flue-cured rather than oriental type
Flue-cured varieties fall under different type-specific subheadings based on curing method.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin country against U.S. tobacco import quotas (e.g
• 44 MT for most countries) to avoid over-quota duties
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming oriental/Turkish type and no wrapper tobacco over 35%
• Avoid misclassification as stemmed tobacco; ensure leaves are unstemmed to qualify under this subheading
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