2403.91.45.50 - Flue-cured

This HTS classification, 2403.91.45.50, specifically covers "flue-cured" tobacco within the broader category of other manufactured tobacco and tobacco substitutes. Flue-cured tobacco is a type of leaf tobacco that undergoes a distinct curing process where it is dried in barns heated by artificial flues. This process results in a characteristic bright yellow to orange color and a high sugar content, contributing to its generally mild flavor and suitability for various cigarette and other tobacco product manufacturing.

This classification differentiates itself from its siblings by the specific curing method. "Burley" (2403.91.45.60) tobacco is air-cured in open barns, yielding a darker leaf and different chemical composition. "Maryland" (2403.91.45.80) is also air-cured but often exhibits lighter color and lower sugar content than flue-cured. The "Other" (2403.91.45.90) category serves as a residual for any remaining types of "homogenized" or "reconstituted" tobacco not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 2403.91.45.50. Classification at this level is determined by the definitive identification of the tobacco as being flue-cured and meeting the requirements of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 24, which may relate to specific compositional standards or intended use.