Turkish Izmir Tobacco Leaf

Partly stripped Turkish Izmir sun-cured tobacco treated as light air-cured, not threshed, low wrapper. Aromatic variety for exotic cigarette blends. HTS 2401.20.35 includes it as other non-quota light air-cured leaf.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China350%+35.0%385%
🇲🇽Mexico350%+10.0%360%
🇨🇦Canada350%+10.0%360%
🇩🇪Germany350%+10.0%360%
🇯🇵Japan350%+10.0%360%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

2401.10Lower: 360% vs 385%

If threshed and quota-eligible

Threshing and origin quota status shifts classification.

2401.30.33Lower: 35% vs 385%

If classified as fire-cured

Alternative curing interpretation leads to dark tobacco headings.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 385%

If prepared for retail water pipe use

Further flavoring or mixing moves to smoking tobacco subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'light air-cured' equivalence for sun-cured types via CBP ruling; track annual quota periods Sept 13-Sept 12

Ensure no combustion preparation

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