Appearance lot
Wrapper-grade
Color, size, texture, elasticity, vein condition, and presentation are reviewed before wrapper-grade leaf is discussed.
Raw tobacco and whole leaf supply
Whole Leaf Supply Lot Board
Review whole leaf by grade, condition, and buyer use. This page separates wrapper-grade, binder-grade, filler-grade, stripped and unstripped options, storage, handling, and B2B supply questions before a qualified request moves forward.
Lot board
Filter whole leaf lots by use case.
Use the lot board to compare the practical language behind whole leaf supply before asking for samples, volumes, or market-dependent logistics.
Construction lot
Binder-grade
Binder-grade leaf is reviewed for strength, flexibility, combustion support, hold, and consistency across production use.
Blend lot
Filler-grade
Filler-grade leaf is reviewed by position, aroma, strength, combustion, moisture, and blend role.
Preparation lot
Stripped and unstripped
Stripped and unstripped options depend on destination use, handling, storage, packaging, and buyer requirements.
Grade matrix
Grade determines how whole leaf should be discussed.
Wrapper-grade, binder-grade, and filler-grade are not interchangeable. Each one carries different appearance, construction, combustion, aroma, strength, and handling expectations.
GradeReview lensBuyer useRequest detail
Wrapper-gradeAppearance and elasticityVisible presentationColor, size, texture, condition
Binder-gradeConstruction supportHold and burn supportFlexibility, strength, combustion
Filler-gradeBlend roleAroma, strength, bodyLeaf position, moisture, grade
Handling and storage
Whole leaf supply depends on condition control.
Whole leaf requests should address preparation, moisture, packaging, storage, transport, and documentation so leaf condition is protected from lot review to buyer handoff.
Preparation
Clarify stripped or unstripped leaf, grade, size expectations, and intended use.
Condition
Discuss moisture, pliability, aroma, texture, compression risk, and visible damage.
Packaging
Plan bale, bundle, wrap, case, label, and transport protection around destination needs.
Documentation
Connect samples, lot notes, inspection details, destination rules, and reorder references.
Buyer request docket
Bring the right whole leaf details before asking for supply.
A stronger request explains the grade, product use, preparation type, volume range, destination market, packaging need, sample goal, and timing.
What buyers should prepare
Grade target, wrapper/binder/filler role, stripped or unstripped preference, intended product, volume range, market, documentation, and logistics expectations.
What ONTCSA reviews
Fit for adult-use tobacco channels, quality protection, realistic handling, sample readiness, export responsibility, and repeat supply potential.
Next step
Request whole leaf with grade and handling context.
Share grade, condition expectations, preparation type, destination market, sample need, packaging requirement, documentation, timing, and volume range.