Grade finder
12 grade families, sorted by form, nicotine band and use
Narrow the range by form, nicotine band and intended use. Each row opens a sample request with that grade already named.
The finder
Set the filters that match your process
Filters work in any combination. Rows sit under their form, and near-identical grades share a single family line, so one row can cover several grades. Nicotine is given as a range, with the as-is or dry basis confirmed lot by lot.
| Grade family | Origin | Nicotine, typical | Sand and stem | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeafCured leaf. FCV is flue-cured Virginia; NLS is Northern Light Soils. Moisture not above 12% at loading; new C48 cartons, about 150 kg each; HS 2401.10. | ||||
| FCV NLS (Northern Light Soils) | Andhra Pradesh | Up to about 3.6% | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| FCV Mysore (Karnataka Light Soils) | Karnataka | Confirmed per lot | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| Gujarat leaf, by bodyFull / Heavy / Medium / Light; lots selected for a good smoking profile | Gujarat | About 4.1-4.7% | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| LaminaThreshed leaf blade, separated from the stem. Moisture not above 12% at loading; new C48 cartons, about 150 kg each; HS 2401.20. | ||||
| FCV lamina | Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka | About 2.2-3.6%, confirmed per lot | Stem low; tell us your maximum. | Ask about this grade |
| Gujarat laminaSeveral strip sizes; lots selected for a good smoking profile | Gujarat | About 4.1-4.7% | Stem low; tell us your maximum. | Ask about this grade |
| ScrapHigh-nicotine scrap, also called high-impact scrap, is a product in its own right: sun-cured Nicotiana tabacum from Gujarat, made at our own plant and sold on nicotine block and mesh. Typical main-stream material runs about 4.1-4.7%, which spans the High and Premium blocks. Moisture not above 12% at loading; new C48 cartons, about 150 kg each; HS 2401.30. | ||||
| Standard blockSeveral mesh sizes | Gujarat | 1.0-3.5% | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| Medium blockSeveral mesh sizes | Gujarat | 3.6-4.0% | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| High blockSeveral mesh sizes | Gujarat | 4.1-4.5% | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| Premium blockSeveral mesh sizes | Gujarat | 4.6-5.5% | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| StemsA by-product of threshing and processing, whole or cut. Cartons or bags as agreed; HDPE bags for cut or fine material; HS 2401.30. | ||||
| StemsGujarat leaf and FCV; cut size as agreed | Gujarat; Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka | Confirmed per lot | Tell us your limit. | Ask about this grade |
| DustFine fraction. Certificate of analysis per batch. HDPE bags, 25-40 kg; moisture not above 12% at loading; HS 2401.30. | ||||
| Tobacco dustSix nicotine grades: 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.5 / 4.0% | India | 1.0-4.0%, by grade | Sand typically below 0.5%; tell us your stem limit. | Ask about this grade |
| Stem dust and stalk dustNicotine grade confirmed per enquiry | India | Grade confirmed per enquiry | Sand typically below 0.5%; tell us your stem limit. | Ask about this grade |
No grade matches those filters
Clear a filter, or send the form, nicotine band and destination and we will say whether we can match it.
Figures in the table are working ranges. Sand and stem limits are set in the contract, and confirmed values come with the sample.
Images are illustrative; the actual material is seen in a sample.
How to read it
What each column tells a buyer
Nicotine, typical
The usual nicotine percentage for the grade. Basis, as-is or dry, and test method are confirmed for each lot. The two bases are explained in dry basis vs as-received reporting.
Form and origin
Form names the product family. Origin names the Indian growing area and type, such as flue-cured Virginia (FCV) or Gujarat leaf.
Sand and stem
Where a row asks for your limit, we agree the figure with you and write it into the contract and the specification. Give us your limit when you ask about a grade.
Packing and HS code
Packing sits under each form. Under the Harmonised System (HS), unstemmed leaf is 2401.10, stemmed or stripped leaf 2401.20 and tobacco refuse, meaning stems, scrap and dust, 2401.30; check your national tariff line.
Weighing one grade against another? Read the guide to dust for extraction and reconstitution, and quality parameters buyers should specify for the lines a specification should carry.
Questions
Questions about reading the grade finder
What does nicotine band mean?
A nicotine range, in percent, that groups grades for a quick shortlist. Pick the band that suits your blend or process, then compare the families inside it. Stems and stem or stalk dust have no stated band, so they show only while the band filter is off.
What does high-nicotine scrap mean?
Scrap made from Gujarat leaf, also called high-impact scrap, offered in four nicotine blocks: Standard 1.0-3.5%, Medium 3.6-4.0%, High 4.1-4.5% and Premium 4.6-5.5%. Figures are percent, with the basis stated per lot.
Are these values final?
No. The table gives working ranges. Confirmed values arrive with the sample and its specification sheet, and each figure states its as-is or dry basis.
Can I test before ordering?
Yes. The link on any row carries the grade name into the request, and we settle sample size and courier when we reply. Every dust batch carries its own certificate of analysis, and a sealed retained sample is kept per lot.
Shortlisted a grade? Check it in your own laboratory
Ask for a sample of that grade, or send the form, nicotine band and destination. We reply within one to two working days (India time); write to contact@indileaf.co or ring +91 80001 50037.
