0304.44.00 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae

This HTS category, 0304.44.00, encompasses fresh or chilled fillets and other meat of fish belonging to specific families: Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. These families represent a diverse group of commercially important white fish, often characterized by their flaky texture and mild flavor, commonly used in various culinary applications.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike 0304.41.00 which covers specific types of salmon, or 0304.42.00.00 for trout, this category pertains to a distinct set of fish families. Furthermore, it differs from 0304.43.00 which is dedicated to flat fish and 0304.45.00.00 for swordfish. The classification here is based on the zoological family classification of the fish source.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular detail. The subcategories for 0304.44.00.20 (Haddock), 0304.44.00.25 (Pollock), and 0304.44.00.30 (Hake) specifically identify commonly traded types of fish from the Gadidae family. The residual category, 0304.44.00.90, captures other fish species within the defined families that are not otherwise specified.