0304.49.01.03 - Pike 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5.5¢/kg |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS code, 0304.49.01.03, specifically classifies fresh or chilled fillets of pike. Pike are carnivorous freshwater fish known for their elongated body and distinctive jaw. This classification is applied to the meat of pike that has been filleted, meaning it has been cut into sections removed from the bone, and is presented in a fresh or chilled state, not frozen. The purpose is to identify and duty this specific type of fish fillet for customs purposes.
Within the broader category of "Fresh-water fish" fillets, this code differentiates pike from its siblings such as Pickerel (0304.49.01.06), Whitefish (0304.49.01.09), and Tilapia, other than Oreochromis spp. (0304.49.01.12). The distinction relies on the specific species of fish. While all are freshwater fish fillets, the unique biological and commercial characteristics of pike necessitate its separate classification from these other species to ensure accurate tariff application. The "Other" sibling category (0304.49.01.15) serves as a catch-all for any fresh-water fish fillets not otherwise specifically enumerated.
As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification lies entirely within the accurate identification of the fish as pike, presented as fillets in a fresh or chilled state, and distinct from the other species listed at this level of the tariff schedule.