2401.30.37.50 - Virginia fire-cured

This classification covers Virginia fire-cured unmanufactured tobacco, specifically tobacco refuse. Tobacco refuse, in general, consists of the residual parts of the tobacco leaf after primary processing, such as dust, stems, and scraps. This particular subcategory is designated for refuse derived from the Virginia fire-cured curing process, which involves drying tobacco leaves over open wood fires, imparting a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, we find that it is specifically for refuse that originates from the Virginia fire-cured type of tobacco. For instance, it differs from the "Flue-cured," "Burley," and "Virginia sun-cured" categories, all of which would pertain to refuse from tobacco processed using different curing methods. It also stands apart from "Fire-cured Kentucky and Tennessee" and "Dark air-cured Kentucky and Tennessee," which specify refuse from distinct geographical and curing originations of fire-cured and air-cured tobacco, respectively.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 2401.30.37.50 hinges on the accurate identification of the tobacco refuse as originating from the Virginia fire-cured type and meeting the criteria of Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 24. Importers should ensure that documentation clearly indicates the origin and type of tobacco refuse to support this specific classification.