On this page you will find answers to frequently asked questions.
Who are we?
BerTabac is a shop specialised in the sale of Premium quality agricultural tobacco leaves, leader in France.
BerTabac is a French family business offering professionals and individuals a wide range of tobacco leaves (Virginia Blond, Virginia Orange, Burley, Kentucky Tobacco and Oriental Tobacco).
We also offer natural flavours to flavour your tobacco. Our flavours are all prepared by us in our premises in France. 🇫🇷
Is buying natural tobacco leaves legal?
Yes, the legislation in France is rather vague, but the purchase of tobacco leaves is legal in France. You can buy your tobacco leaves at BerTabac with complete peace of mind. We take care of the administrative and customs formalities. We currently ship worldwide thanks to our numerous warehouses in Europe. After purchasing your tobacco leaves, you will receive by email a unique administrative document that will serve as a proof to the Customs service.
Which countries do you deliver to?
We currently ship our packages of tobacco leaves, grinders, flavourings and accessories all over the world. Please check the legislation in the country of destination to ensure that your package will arrive safely. If shipping is not possible, we will put you in touch with our partner tobacco growers in a country close to yours who can ship your order.
What quantities can you ship?
We ship from 20g. These are samples of our tobacco leaf varieties and blends. We can also ship quantities up to several tons. Please contact us for a quote for bulk purchases.
Are your tobacco leaves exclusively for business customers?
All of it! We ship to both professional and private customers. We also supply tobacco manufacturers, shisha tobacco manufacturers, tobacco leaf dealers, farmers, food industry professionals, etc.
How long can tobacco leaves be stored?
Les feuilles de tabac séchées sont considérées comme un produit périssable mais ne périment pas pour autant. Vous pouvez les conserver plusieurs années, ce qui est idéal pour laisser au tabac le temps de développer toute sa palette aromatique, si vous respectez une bonne température et une bonne hygrométrie. Certaines variétés sont plus sensibles que d’autres à cause de leur mode de séchage et peuvent moisir rapidement, comme le Burley. Après des tests effectués en interne, avec un taux d’humidité trop élevé et une mauvaise aération, le tabac naturel et non traité peut moisir en 48/72h. Pensez donc à bien ouvrir votre colis dès réception et à vérifier vos feuilles. Plus vous achetez en grosse quantité, plus votre vigilance devra être accrue. On stock donc son tabac (ou les feuilles) entre 50% et 65% d’humidité relative MAXIMUM. On l’aère de temps en temps en le brassant ou en décollant les feuilles. Si vous avez des doutes concernant votre méthode de stockage ou sur la qualité de votre tabac, contactez nous.
What can tobacco leaves be used for?
Dried tobacco leaves can be used as a decorative item, perfumery, insecticide, aromatic, but also to make your own home-made tobacco. Rolling tobacco, tuber tobacco, pipe tobacco, shisha tobacco and even cigars. This is what tobacco leaves can be used for.
Can my package be checked and blocked/seized?
Yes, we enclose with your parcel, in a laminated pouch, an invoice and a single administrative document that serves as proof to Customs, but it may happen that this pouch is torn off during transport. In the event of a blocked or seized parcel, you can recover it by presenting the documents sent to you by e-mail after your order has been placed. Remember to check your spam/junk mail. If you need these documents, contact us quickly so that we can send them back to you.
