2403.99.60.65 - Partially manufactured, blended or mixed tobacco

This classification, HTS Code 2403.99.60.65, encompasses partially manufactured, blended, or mixed tobacco that does not fit into more specific subheadings. It includes tobacco that has undergone initial processing, such as curing or fermentation, and has been combined with other tobacco types or ingredients to prepare it for further manufacturing into finished tobacco products. The key characteristic is that the tobacco is not yet in a form ready for direct consumption or final product assembly, but rather represents an intermediate stage in the tobacco production process.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2403.99.60.70 ("Other"), is often a matter of careful interpretation of the "additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter." While both are broadly categorized under "Other" manufactured tobacco, the .60.65 designation specifically applies to tobacco that has been intentionally blended or mixed in a partial state of manufacture. The sibling category (.60.70) would likely capture other manufactured tobacco products or substitutes not otherwise specified and not falling under the specific criteria of .60.65 or other subheadings within 2403.99.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification relies on the precise definition provided by additional U.S. note 5, which will outline the specific criteria and conditions under which tobacco products are to be classified here. Importers and exporters must consult this additional note to confirm whether their goods meet the requirements for classification under 2403.99.60.65, ensuring accurate customs declarations.