0302.56.11.00 - Scaled (whether or not heads, viscera and/or fins have been removed, but not otherwise processed), in immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less 🖩

This HTS classification, 0302.56.11.00, specifically covers blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistius australis) that are fresh or chilled. The product must be presented in its whole form, even if heads, viscera, or fins have been removed. Crucially, these fish must not have undergone any further processing beyond these initial preparations. The packaging requirement for this category is that the immediate containers, including their contents, must weigh 6.8 kilograms or less.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 0302.56.50.00 ("Other"), by the specific packaging requirement. While both classify blue whitings, this particular code is limited to those presented in smaller, individually packaged units up to 6.8 kg, whereas the "Other" category would encompass larger formats or bulk shipments. The parent category, encompassing fish from specific families excluding edible offal, establishes the broad scope of saltwater fish that are fresh or chilled.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise definition of the product and its presentation. Classification within this code hinges on verifying the species as blue whiting, its fresh or chilled state, the extent of initial processing (heads, viscera, fins removed allowed, but no further processing), and the weight limit of the immediate container.