Oriental / Asien – 1/Kg

Oriental leaves also called Virginia Asien. Oriental tobacco leaves have a semi-large size. This leaf has a dark orange color, but can vary in hue, depending on the harvest.

Legal

Raw tobacco is classified as an agricultural product, not a tobacco product. For tax purposes, tobacco leaves or raw tobacco are treated as agricultural goods and are exempt from tobacco tax. However, once the raw tobacco is cut or processed into cigarette tobacco, it becomes subject to taxation. Find the legislation on the tax for tobacco leaves here: Tabaksteuergesetz (TabStG)