2403.99.31.65 - Partially manufactured, blended or mixed tobacco

This HTS category, 2403.99.31.65, encompasses partially manufactured, blended, or mixed tobacco intended for use in products other than cigarettes. It includes a wide array of tobacco preparations that have undergone some degree of processing but are not yet finished goods, and are specifically excluded from cigarette production. This can include, but is not limited to, various tobacco leaf blends that have been cut, cured, or flavored, but require further manipulation to form a cigarette. The key here is that the tobacco is not in its raw state and is destined for applications beyond cigarette manufacturing.

It is crucial to differentiate this category from its sibling, 2403.99.31.70, which is also classified under "Other" manufactured tobacco and tobacco substitutes for use in products other than cigarettes. The distinction often lies in the precise nature of the processing. While both cover "other" manufactured tobacco, 2403.99.31.65 is specifically for *partially manufactured, blended or mixed* tobacco. This implies a stage of preparation that is more defined than the more general "other" designation. If further subcategories existed, they would likely delineate specific types of blends, processing methods, or intended end-uses within the non-cigarette tobacco product sphere, such as for pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or snuff, providing more granular classification based on these specific characteristics.