0302.45 - Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp):

This HTS category, 0302.45, specifically classifies "Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.)" that are fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and other fish meat found under heading 0304. These fish are distinct species within the larger mackerel family covered under the broader heading 0302.4.

While sibling categories such as 0302.41 cover herrings, 0302.42 covers anchovies, 0302.43 covers sardines and sprats, and 0302.44 covers various types of mackerel, this specific subheading isolates jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) for distinct tariff treatment. This differentiation is crucial for accurate import and export declarations, ensuring compliance with trade regulations.

The subcategories within 0302.45 further refine the classification based on processing and packaging. 0302.45.11.00 pertains to scaled jack and horse mackerel, which may have had their heads, viscera, and/or fins removed but are not otherwise processed, and are presented in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less. The "Other" category, 0302.45.50.00, encompasses all other fresh or chilled jack and horse mackerel not meeting the specific criteria of the preceding subcategory, allowing for a comprehensive classification of these fish products.