2403.91.43 - To be used in products other than cigarettes

This HTS subcategory, 2403.91.43, encompasses "homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco specifically intended for use in products other than cigarettes. Homogenized tobacco is manufactured by processing tobacco scrap, stems, and dust into a sheet or paste, which is then reconstituted into a usable form. This process allows for the efficient utilization of tobacco byproducts and can alter the physical characteristics of the tobacco for specific manufacturing purposes.

Within the broader category of "Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes," this code differentiates itself by focusing solely on the reconstituted tobacco product. Unlike other manufactured tobaccos that might be blended, flavored, or prepared in distinct forms for direct consumption (e.g., pipe tobacco, snuff), this subcategory is dedicated to the reconstituted sheet material itself. The distinction is crucial as it directs classification towards the specific processing method and intended application of the tobacco material.

The subcategories within 2403.91.43 further refine classification based on the specific type or processing of the reconstituted tobacco. These include Flue-cured (2403.91.43.50), Burley (2403.91.43.60), and Maryland (2403.91.43.80) varieties, each referring to the characteristic curing or varietal origins of the tobacco used in the reconstitution process. An "Other" category (2403.91.43.90) exists to capture any reconstituted tobacco products not specifically defined by these preceding subdivisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this classification.