0302.52.00.00 - Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

This HTS classification covers fresh or chilled Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). Within Chapter 3, this heading specifically pertains to whole fish, not processed products like fillets or fish meat found in heading 0304. The scope is limited to fish belonging to certain families, including the Gadidae family, to which Haddock belongs.

The distinction between Haddock and its sibling categories lies primarily in the species of fish. For instance, 0302.51.00 differentiates Cod, while 0302.53.00.00 classifies Coalfish. Other siblings like Hake (0302.54) and Alaska pollock (0302.55) further delineate classification based on distinct species within the specified families. This level of specificity ensures accurate import and export declarations based on the precise type of fish.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories or subdivisions under Haddock. Therefore, classification is directly to this specific entry based on the identification of fresh or chilled Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). The classification relies on the correct identification of the species and its condition (fresh or chilled).