2401.20.87.90 - Other

This classification, HTS Code 2401.20.87.90, encompasses "Other" unmanufactured tobacco that has been partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, and subsequently threshed or similarly processed. This category serves as a residual classification for threshed or similarly processed stemmed/stripped tobacco not specifically enumerated under the preceding subheadings. It captures various types of processed tobacco leaf that do not fit into the more specific categories like flue-cured, burley, Maryland, fire-cured, or dark-air cured, for example.

The distinction of this "Other" category lies in its exclusion of tobacco types that have been classified by their specific curing methods or regional origins. For instance, flue-cured tobacco, characterized by its yellow-orange hue and high sugar content, is distinct from the general "other" classification. Similarly, burley tobacco, typically air-cured and having a milder flavor, and Maryland tobacco, known for its smooth burn, are separately identified. This code applies to threshed or similarly processed tobacco that falls outside these defined types, provided it meets the general criteria of being stemmed/stripped and processed.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, HTS Code 2401.20.87.90 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification decision hinges on a thorough examination of the tobacco's characteristics and whether it aligns with the definitions of the preceding sibling categories. If a particular type of threshed, stemmed/stripped tobacco does not clearly fall into a more specific classification based on its curing method, origin, or other defining physical or chemical properties, it will be classified under this residual "Other" subheading.