0304.44.00.30 - Hake

This HTS category, 0304.44.00.30, specifically classifies fresh or chilled fillets of hake. Hake refers to a group of marine fish belonging to the Merlucciidae family, known for their lean, white flesh. The "fillets" designation signifies that the product consists of the flesh of the fish, cut away from the bone and skin. This classification is pertinent within the broader context of fish fillets and other fish meat that is fresh, chilled, or frozen, and further narrows down to fish from specific families.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While all are under the umbrella of fresh or chilled fillets from certain fish families, 0304.44.00.30 is exclusively for hake. Its siblings include cod, haddock, and pollock, all distinct species with varying market characteristics and, importantly, different tariff classifications. The "Other" sibling category exists for any fresh or chilled fillets from the specified families that do not fit the more specific classifications of cod, haddock, pollock, or hake.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under 0304.44.00.30. This means that all fresh or chilled fillets of hake, regardless of minor variations in size or presentation (as long as they remain fillets), will fall under this specific code. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product is indeed hake and that it is presented as fresh or chilled fillets to correctly utilize this classification.