2403.91.43.80 - Maryland

This HTS classification, 2403.91.43.80, specifically covers "Maryland" type "homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco intended for use in products other than cigarettes. "Homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco is a manufactured product derived from tobacco leaves, often involving processes that break down tobacco into smaller components and then reform them into sheets or other forms. This category focuses on a particular variety or processing method of this reconstituted tobacco that is identified as "Maryland."

The key distinction of this subcategory lies in the specific identification of the tobacco type as "Maryland," differentiating it from other variations of reconstituted tobacco at this level. For instance, sibling categories like 2403.91.43.50 ("Flue-cured") and 2403.91.43.60 ("Burley") refer to reconstituted tobacco derived from or processed similarly to these distinct tobacco varieties. This category is reserved for reconstituted tobacco that falls under the "Maryland" designation, even if other processing similarities might exist.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise identification of "Maryland" reconstituted tobacco intended for non-cigarette applications. The critical determining factor for classification under this code is the origin or characteristic processing method of the reconstituted tobacco being identified as "Maryland" and its ultimate intended use outside of cigarette manufacturing.