Products
Leaf, lamina, scrap, stems and dust, specified side by side
Every product from Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is listed with its form, nicotine, moisture and packing, so you can test a sample against the figures before you order.
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The range
Form, nicotine, moisture, packing and HS heading in one table
Each product has one row and a link to its full specification. All of it is 2026 crop, threshed, cleaned, sorted, graded and screened in our own plant in Gujarat and tested in our own laboratory.
| Product | Form | Nicotine (basis stated per lot) | Moisture | Packing | HS heading | Spec | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf | Whole leaf by type and grade | NLS FCV up to about 3.6%; Gujarat leaf about 4.1-4.7% | Not above 12% at loading | C48 cartons, about 150 kg | 2401.10 | Spec sheet (PDF) | Sample |
| Lamina | Threshed strips in several sizes | Up to about 3.6% (FCV); about 4.1-4.7% (Gujarat) | Not above 12% at loading | C48 cartons, about 150 kg | 2401.20 | Spec sheet (PDF) | Sample |
| High-nicotine scrap | Several mesh sizes, four nicotine blocks | Blocks 1.0-5.5%; Gujarat about 4.1-4.7% | Not above 12% at loading | C48 cartons, about 150 kg | 2401.30 | Spec sheet (PDF) | Sample |
| Stems (by-product) | Whole or cut | Confirmed per lot | Not above 12% at loading | Cartons or HDPE bags | 2401.30 | Spec sheet (PDF) | Sample |
| Dust | Tobacco, stem and stalk dust | Six grades, 1.0% to 4.0% | Not above 12% at loading | HDPE bags, 25-40 kg | 2401.30 | Spec sheet (PDF) | Sample |
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Ranges here are a guide; confirmed values come with each lot, with the basis stated.
Documents
Specification, testing and documents
What travels with the material: a specification sheet, test results from our own laboratory and the commercial and shipping documents.
| Item | What you receive |
|---|---|
| Specification sheet | With every sample; figures stated per lot, with the basis |
| Laboratory | Material is screened in our own laboratory |
| Dust | A certificate of analysis for every batch |
| Retained sample | A sealed retained sample is kept per lot |
| Documents | Commercial and shipping documents prepared to the contract and destination |
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Samples
Test the material before you commit
Each sample travels with its specification sheet, so you can test the material against the figures. We settle sample size, courier and freight when you enquire.
- Tell us the product, intended use and destination
- Disputed results can be referred to an agreed third-party laboratory
- Import permits and licences stay with the buyer; we prepare the commercial and shipping documents to the contract
Parameters buyers measure
| Parameter | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Nicotine | Sets use and value |
| Moisture | Weight, storage and mould risk |
| Sand / ash | Cleanliness |
| Stem content, foreign matter, particle size | Processing consistency |
| Sugar | Blend character |
Leaf
Cured Indian leaf, sold by type, region and grade
Main use: body and filler in blends. For cigarette blends we offer FCV, and Gujarat lots selected for a good smoking profile.
Whole cured leaf for buyers who purchase by type and grade. Indian flue-cured Virginia (FCV) comes from the Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka crops: Mysore (Karnataka Light Soils) from Karnataka, and Northern Light Soils (NLS) from Andhra Pradesh. Gujarat leaf, sun-cured, comes from our home region and runs higher in nicotine than FCV. Gujarat's types are known by trade names such as bidi tobacco, Lal and Kala Chopadia, Gadaku and rustica.
Burley, dark fire-cured, Natu (sun-cured, from Andhra Pradesh) and Gujarat rustica can be supplied on request. The crop on offer is 2026. Give us the type, grade and destination, and we confirm what is available for your shipping window before anything is committed.
Common applications
- Cigarette blends: FCV, and Gujarat lots selected for a good smoking profile
- Bidi and cut-tobacco manufacturing
- Blending, as a body or filler component
Leaf nicotine on a ruler from 0 to 5.5 per cent: NLS FCV up to about 3.6 per cent, Gujarat leaf about 4.1 to 4.7 per cent.
Full specification
| Type | Nicotine | Sugar | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLS (Northern Light Soils) FCV | Up to about 3.6% | Confirmed per lot | Agreed with the buyer |
| Gujarat leaf | About 4.1-4.7% | About 5-7% | By body: full, heavy, medium, light |
| Mysore (Karnataka Light Soils) FCV | Ask us for figures | Confirmed per lot | As NLS |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Types | FCV (Mysore, NLS); Gujarat leaf; other types as listed above |
| Origin | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat |
| Forms | Whole leaf; lamina (see below) |
| Moisture | Not above 12% at loading |
| Sand | Set by agreement; tell us your limit |
| Packing | New C48 cartons, about 150 kg each |
| HS heading | 2401.10 (whole leaf, not stemmed or stripped) |
| Crop year | 2026 |
| Basis | Stated per lot (as-is or dry) |
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Lamina
Threshed leaf blade with the stem taken out
Main use: clean filler for blenders who want to set stem content themselves.
Lamina is the leaf blade after threshing, with the stem removed. We offer it from FCV and Gujarat leaf in several strip sizes. Strip size, grade and maximum stem content are written into the contract, so that what ships matches the specification you tested.
Common applications
- Filler and blend component for cut-tobacco manufacturing
- Blending with other origins and types
- Input where low stem content matters
Lamina nicotine on a ruler from 0 to 5.5 per cent: FCV up to about 3.6 per cent, Gujarat about 4.1 to 4.7 per cent.
Full specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Types / origin | FCV (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh); Gujarat leaf |
| Forms | Threshed strips in several sizes |
| Grades | Agreed with the order |
| Nicotine | Up to about 3.6% (FCV); about 4.1-4.7% (Gujarat) |
| Moisture | Not above 12% at loading |
| Sugar | FCV confirmed per lot; Gujarat leaf about 5-7% |
| Stem content | Low; maximum agreed with the order |
| Packing | New C48 cartons, about 150 kg each |
| HS heading | 2401.20 |
| Crop year | 2026 |
| Basis | Stated per lot (as-is or dry) |
Read more: Quality parameters buyers should specifyGrade finder
High-nicotine scrap
Gujarat scrap, sold on nicotine block and mesh size
Main use: nicotine extraction, reconstituted sheet and blends that need a higher-nicotine component.
High-nicotine scrap, which we also call high-impact scrap, is a product in its own right: Nicotiana tabacum from Gujarat, sun-cured on open ground, where the leaf is laid on the open ground to cure. It is sold on nicotine block and mesh size. Unlike FCV, where scrap, stems and dust are by-products of threshing, Gujarat scrap is the product itself. It is offered in several mesh sizes and four nicotine blocks. Aroma is neutral, earthy and woody, and the burn is good. We procure from areas known to produce low-chloride leaf and select within them.
Scrap is sold by nicotine block and mesh size rather than by leaf grade.
Common applications
- Nicotine extraction and refining (see the application section below)
- Reconstituted sheet and other manufacturing inputs
- Blending where a higher nicotine component is needed
Capacity figures are indicative and vary by season; volumes and schedules are agreed per contract.
High-nicotine scrap blocks on a ruler from 0 to 5.5 per cent: Standard 1.0 to 3.5, Medium 3.6 to 4.0, High 4.1 to 4.5 and Premium 4.6 to 5.5 per cent. Typical Gujarat material runs about 4.1 to 4.7 per cent.
Full specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type / origin | Gujarat scrap (sun-cured) |
| Forms | Scrap in several mesh sizes |
| Nicotine blocks | Standard 1.0-3.5%; Medium 3.6-4.0%; High 4.1-4.5%; Premium 4.6-5.5% |
| Typical Gujarat range | Gujarat high-nicotine scrap usually runs about 4.1-4.7%, spanning the High and Premium blocks. |
| Moisture | Not above 12% at loading |
| Sugar | About 5-7% |
| Sand | Set by agreement; tell us your limit |
| Packing | New C48 cartons, about 150 kg each |
| HS heading | 2401.30 |
| Crop year | 2026 |
| Basis | Stated per lot (as-is or dry) |
Read more: Dry basis vs as-received reportingSampling tobacco lots
Stems
The midrib, a by-product of threshing and processing
Main use: raw material for reconstituted sheet and expanded-stem inputs, and feedstock for extraction.
Stems are the midrib separated from the leaf during threshing and processing, so availability follows processing and the season. They are offered alongside leaf and scrap, and the HS heading is shown on the commercial documents. Tell us the form and cut size you need and we confirm what can be supplied.
Common applications
- Reconstituted sheet and expanded-stem inputs
- Nicotine extraction feedstock
- Other industrial uses where local rules permit
Stems carry no set nicotine span. Nicotine is confirmed per lot.
Full specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Source | Gujarat leaf and FCV processing |
| Forms | Whole or cut stems |
| Grades | Lamina content and cut size, as agreed |
| Nicotine | Confirmed per lot |
| Moisture | Not above 12% at loading |
| Packing | Cartons or bags as agreed; HDPE bags for cut or fine material |
| HS heading | 2401.30 |
| Crop year | 2026 |
| Basis | Stated per lot (as-is or dry) |
Read more: Sampling tobacco lotsQuality parameters buyers should specify
Dust
The fine fraction, graded by nicotine content
Main use: nicotine extraction and reconstituted tobacco inputs, bought on nicotine grade.
Dust is the fine fraction produced in handling and processing. We offer three types, tobacco dust, stem dust and stalk dust, across six nicotine grades. Buyers choose on nicotine, fineness and consistency, so every batch has its own certificate of analysis.
Common applications
- Nicotine extraction
- Reconstituted tobacco inputs
- Agricultural uses where rules permit
Dust is sold in six nicotine grades on a ruler from 0 to 5.5 per cent: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.0 per cent.
Full specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Types | Tobacco dust; stem dust; stalk dust |
| Nicotine grades | 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.5%, 4.0% |
| Sand | Typically below 0.5% |
| Moisture | Not above 12% at loading |
| Sugar | Typically below 5% |
| Packing | HDPE bags, 25-40 kg |
| Certificate of analysis | One per batch |
| HS heading | 2401.30 |
| Crop year | 2026 |
| Basis | Stated per lot (as-is or dry) |
Read more: Tobacco dust: uses and specificationsDry basis vs as-received reporting
Application
Feedstock for nicotine extraction, graded by minimum nicotine
Extractors buy mainly on nicotine content. Our high-nicotine scrap and dust grades both serve as feedstock, offered in fine to very fine particle sizes on a minimum-nicotine basis.
What extractors ask first
- Minimum nicotine, on a dry basis
- Particle size
- Moisture not above 12% at loading
- A sealed retained sample per lot
- A third-party laboratory for any disputed result
Name the application when you enquire and we reply with the feedstock sheet and the grades available.
Scrap route
High-nicotine scrap in nicotine blocks from 1.0% to 5.5%, with most Gujarat lots at about 4.1-4.7%.
Dust route
Fine dust in six nicotine grades from 1.0% to 4.0%, with a certificate of analysis for every batch.
Agreed basis
Minimum nicotine, moisture and test basis stated in the contract, so both sides measure the same thing.
Sourcing
Grown in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Gujarat supplies our leaf and scrap. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka supply flue-cured Virginia. Our own plant in Gujarat threshes, cleans, sorts, grades and screens the material.
The network figure is indicative and varies by season.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before ordering
Can I get a sample?
Yes. Tell us the product, intended use and destination. The sample goes out with a specification sheet, and we settle sample size, courier and freight when you enquire.
How is the material tested?
Material is tested in our own laboratory. Every dust batch has its own certificate of analysis, and a sealed retained sample is kept for each lot.
How is your tobacco packed?
Leaf, lamina and scrap go in new C48 cartons of about 150 kg; dust in HDPE bags of 25-40 kg; stems in cartons or HDPE bags; extraction feedstock in HDPE bags.
More guidance: Quality parameters buyers should specifySampling tobacco lots
Choose the material that fits your process
Send the product, quantity and destination. We reply with the options that fit, a specification sheet and the next step. Or email contact@indileaf.co or ring +91 80001 50037.
