0302.73 - Carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.):

This HTS category, 0302.73, specifically classifies carp of various species, including *Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni,* and *Megalobrama spp.* The classification applies to these fish when they are presented fresh or chilled, and importantly, excludes fillets and other fish meat classified under heading 0304.

The distinction of this category lies in its focus on carp, differentiating it from its sibling subheadings which cover tilapias (0302.71), catfish (0302.72), eels (0302.74), and other miscellaneous fish within the broader "Carp" heading (0302.79). Thus, if a shipment contains fresh or chilled carp of the listed species, it falls under this specific classification, rather than those designated for other types of fish.

Subdivision within 0302.73 further refines the classification based on packaging and processing. Subheading 0302.73.11.00 applies to scaled carp, even if heads, viscera, or fins have been removed, provided they are not otherwise processed and are presented in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less. All other fresh or chilled carp not meeting these specific criteria are classified under the more general subheading 0302.73.50.00.