0302.59.50 - Other

This HTS category, 0302.59.50, falls under "Fish, fresh or chilled," and specifically within the group of fish belonging to the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. The "Other" designation at this level indicates that it encompasses fish from these specified families that do not fit into the more narrowly defined categories. This means it covers a range of fresh or chilled fish from these particular families that are not processed beyond being whole or gutted, but are not specifically identified elsewhere.

Crucially, this category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 0302.59.11.00, by encompassing fish that are not presented in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less and are not scaled. While the sibling focuses on a very specific presentation and preparation for smaller retail-ready units, 0302.59.50 is a broader catch-all for fresh or chilled fish from the designated families that are larger or have different packaging. It is important to note that this category is still limited to fish that are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, maintaining the focus on whole or gutted fish.

The subcategories under 0302.59.50.10 and 0302.59.50.90 serve to further refine the classification within this broader "Other" grouping. Subheading 0302.59.50.10 specifically identifies Pollock, a common species within the Gadidae family, allowing for more precise tariff application. The remaining fish within the scope of 0302.59.50 that are not Pollock are then classified under the residual subheading 0302.59.50.90, ensuring all eligible fresh or chilled fish from the specified families are accounted for.