2401.30.25 - Cut, ground or pulverized

This HTS classification, 2401.30.25, encompasses unmanufactured tobacco refuse that has undergone specific processing: it is either cut, ground, or pulverized. This designation applies to tobacco material that is not intended for use in the manufacture of cigarettes. The key characteristic distinguishing this category is the physical state of the tobacco refuse, indicating a breakdown from its original form.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, 2401.30.23, which covers tobacco refuse that is *not* cut, ground, or pulverized. Therefore, while both relate to tobacco refuse for non-cigarette uses, the physical processing is the determining factor for classification.

The subcategories within 2401.30.25 further refine the classification based on the specific type of tobacco refuse and its intended use, particularly concerning curing methods. These subdivisions, such as flue-cured, Burley, fire-cured, and dark air-cured types, are important for customs purposes to identify the origin and processing characteristics of the tobacco refuse destined for applications other than cigarette production.