0304.49.01.06 - Pickerel

This classification pertains to fresh or chilled fillets of other fish, specifically those categorized as fresh-water fish. It encompasses the edible flesh of various fresh-water species, cut into fillet form and maintained in a fresh or chilled state, ready for consumption or further processing. The key defining characteristic is that the fish originates from fresh-water environments and is presented as a fillet, distinguishing it from whole fish, other parts, or processed forms.

Within the "Fresh-water fish" subcategory, this particular classification for Pickerel is distinct from its siblings, Pike and Whitefish. While all are fresh-water fish fillets, Pickerel has its own specific tariff treatment. It is also separate from the classification for Tilapia, other than Oreochromis spp., as Tilapia is a distinct species with its own designated code. The final sibling, "Other," is reserved for fresh-water fish fillets not specifically listed elsewhere.

As this classification (0304.49.01.06) represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this code is final for fresh or chilled pickerel fillets. Importers and customs brokers should ensure that the fish is indeed pickerel, sourced from fresh-water, and presented as a fillet in either a fresh or chilled condition to correctly apply this HTS code.