Premium Flue-Cured Turkish Oriental Tobacco Leaf

Partly stemmed flue-cured Oriental-style tobacco leaf from Turkish varietals, not containing over 35% wrapper, under HTS 2401.20.31.10 for use in non-cigarette products like hookah blends or snuff. Known for aromatic qualities developed through flue-curing for subtle spice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2401.20Same rate: 35%

If over 35% wrapper tobacco

Higher wrapper content exceeds the 'not over 35 percent' threshold for this subheading.

2401.10Higher: 360% vs 35%

If completely unstemmed

Fully unstemmed/stripped leaf without partial stemming goes to 2401.10 base heading.

2403.11.00Same rate: 35%

If mixed with glycerol for water pipe

Mixtures with glycerol for hookah smoking classify as water pipe tobacco, excluding tobacco-free.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include origin certificates proving non-wrapper content under 35%; specify non-cigarette end-use in entry docs to qualify; avoid quota subheadings if from quota countries without prior approval

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