2401.30.35.90 - Other

This classification covers tobacco stems that have been cut, ground, or pulverized. Tobacco stems are the central vascular tissue of a tobacco leaf. When processed in this manner, they are still considered tobacco refuse under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, as they are byproducts of the tobacco leaf processing and not intended for direct use in cigarettes or cigars in their whole form.

This specific subcategory distinguishes itself from other categories within "Other" tobacco refuse by its physical form. For instance, it differs from whole or simply processed tobacco refuse that might not have undergone cutting, grinding, or pulverization. The intent here is to capture stemmed tobacco that has been reduced in particle size for potential use in manufacturing other tobacco products, or as a component in industrial applications where processed tobacco material is utilized.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification "Other" within the "Cut, ground or pulverized" stems category signifies that any tobacco stems meeting the cut, ground, or pulverized criteria, and not specifically provided for elsewhere under additional U.S. note 5, fall into this residual grouping. This ensures that all such processed tobacco stems are accounted for within the tariff system.