0304.59.00.09 - Other

This classification covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether minced or not, that are fresh or chilled, and do not fall under the more specific categories of yellow perch or pike perch. Specifically, 0304.59.00.09 encompasses fresh or chilled meat derived from freshwater fish species that are not explicitly listed as yellow perch or pike perch. This category acts as a residual for other freshwater fish meats that meet the general criteria of being fresh or chilled fillets or other meat.

The distinction between this "Other" category and its siblings, 0304.59.00.03 (Yellow perch) and 0304.59.00.06 (Pike perch, including yellow pike), lies in the specific species identification. If the freshwater fish meat is identifiable as yellow perch or pike perch, it should be classified under those respective codes. This "Other" code is therefore reserved for all other freshwater fish species' fresh or chilled meat or fillets that do not fit into the specifically named categories at this level.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies on accurately identifying the species of freshwater fish and ensuring it is not covered by the more specific sibling categories. If the product is frozen, or if it is fish meat that is not in fillet or minced form, it would be classified under different HTS headings or subheadings.