0302.29.01 - Other

This HTS classification, 0302.29, encompasses fresh or chilled flat fish that do not fall under the specific designations of halibut, Greenland halibut, plaice, sole, or turbots. The term "flat fish" refers to a group of fish characterized by their flattened bodies and asymmetrical skulls, with both eyes located on one side of the head. This category serves as a residual for flat fish species that are not explicitly enumerated in the preceding subheadings within the 0302.20 range.

Distinguishing 0302.29 from its sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. While siblings like 0302.21 (Halibut and Greenland turbot), 0302.22 (Plaice), 0302.23 (Sole), and 0302.24 (Turbots) are precisely defined by species or genus, this subheading acts as a catch-all for other members of the flat fish family that do not meet those specific criteria. Therefore, if a particular flat fish is not identifiable as one of the specifically listed types, it would likely fall under this "Other" category.

Within 0302.29, further subdivision exists to differentiate between specific types of these remaining flat fish. Subheading 0302.29.01 is broken down into "Flounder" and "Other." This allows for a more granular classification of species like flounder, which, while a flat fish, is not individually listed in the higher subheadings. The residual "Other" within 0302.29.01 then captures any remaining flat fish not specifically identified as flounder.