Oriental Reconstituted Tobacco from Turkey
Reconstituted oriental tobacco varieties (e.g., Izmir type) formed into sheets via paper-process reconstitution for aromatic cigarette blends. Qualifies under HTS 2403.91.45 as described in U.S. Note 5 'other countries' provision with 3,000 MT limit.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for raw oriental tobacco leaf
Unmanufactured oriental types classify in 2401.10, distinct from homogenized/reconstituted manufactured tobacco.
If not entered under Note 5 provisions
Non-quota reconstituted tobacco uses separate subheading with potentially higher duties.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide proof of reconstitution method (e.g
• slurry process docs)
• Track aggregate 'other countries' quota usage
• Common pitfall: incorrect country-of-origin declaration voids eligibility
Related Products under HTS 2403.91.45
Flue-Cured Virginia Reconstituted Tobacco from Brazil
Reconstituted tobacco sheets made from flue-cured Virginia tobacco, processed into homogenized form for use in cigarettes or pipe blends. This falls under HTS 2403.91.45 as 'homogenized or reconstituted tobacco' from Brazil, a designated country under Additional U.S. Note 5, subject to its quantitative limits and duty provisions.
Burley Reconstituted Tobacco Sheets from Malawi
Homogenized burley tobacco reconstituted into thin sheets for blending in American-style cigarettes. Classified in 2403.91.45 pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 5 for Malawi-origin products within the 12,000 metric ton quota.
Dark Air-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco from Philippines
Homogenized dark air-cured tobacco reconstituted for use in cigars or heavy cigarette blends, sourced from the Philippines within its 3,000 MT quota under Additional U.S. Note 5.
Fire-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco from Argentina
Reconstituted fire-cured tobacco sheets with smoky flavor profile, suitable for pipe tobacco or cigarettes, entered under Argentina's 10,750 MT allocation in U.S. Note 5.
Sun-Cured Reconstituted Tobacco from Zimbabwe
Homogenized sun-cured tobacco reconstituted into sheets for export blending, qualifying via Zimbabwe's 12,000 MT quota in Additional U.S. Note 5.
Mixed-Type Reconstituted Tobacco from Thailand
Reconstituted blend of flue and burley tobaccos from Thailand, processed into uniform sheets for cigarette manufacturing under the 7,000 MT Note 5 quota.