Bulgarian Basma Oriental Tobacco
Unthreshed Basma oriental tobacco leaves from Bulgaria, wholly stemmed and free of wrapper tobacco. This small-leaf variety contributes floral notes to blend cigarettes. Classified in 2401.20.26.00 for other oriental types without significant wrapper.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If threshed oriental type
Threshing process changes the 'not threshed' category to processed subheadings.
If for fire-cured or dark air-cured types
Curing method determines primary classification outside oriental.
If homogenized or reconstituted
Chapter note prioritizes 2404 for any reconstituted tobacco products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate to meet USDA requirements for unmanufactured tobacco
• Declare exact stemming percentage; partial stemming keeps it in 2401.20 vs fully unstemmed
• Monitor 'other countries' quota (3,000 MT) for Bulgarian origin shipments
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