2401.30.16.00 - Cut, ground or pulverized

This HTS classification, 2401.30.16.00, specifically covers tobacco stems derived from Oriental or Turkish type tobaccos that have undergone processing through cutting, grinding, or pulverization. This processing transforms the raw tobacco stems into a finer particulate form, distinguishing them from their intact or less processed counterparts.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, 2401.30.13.00, which encompasses tobacco stems that are *not* cut, ground, or pulverized. The key distinction lies in the physical state of the tobacco stems; while both fall under tobacco stems from Oriental or Turkish type tobacco, the former has been mechanically processed to reduce its particle size, whereas the latter remains in a more whole or coarsely broken form. This physical difference is a primary determinant for accurate classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories beneath 2401.30.16.00. Classification at this level is therefore determined by the specific physical state (cut, ground, or pulverized) of the tobacco stems originating from Oriental or Turkish type tobaccos, ensuring precise adherence to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for trade purposes.