2401.30.25.40 - Dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee

This HTS classification covers tobacco refuse that is specifically cut, ground, or pulverized. This category applies to processed tobacco waste, such as stems or other non-leaf portions, that have undergone mechanical processing to reduce their particle size. The intended use of this processed refuse is for incorporation into products other than cigarettes.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the physical state and processing method. Unlike the whole or threshed unmanufactured tobacco covered at higher levels, or other forms of tobacco refuse, this classification specifically addresses refuse that has been mechanically broken down into smaller particles. For instance, it differs from other "Other" categories for tobacco refuse by its processed nature, such as ground or pulverized tobacco stems.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies on the definitive characteristic of the material being tobacco refuse that has been cut, ground, or pulverized, and is intended for use in non-cigarette products. Importers and exporters should ensure that the processed state of the tobacco refuse aligns with this specific description to maintain accurate classification.