0304.59.00.20 - Pickerel

This classification pertains to pickerel, a type of fresh-water fish, presented in a fresh or chilled state. It specifically covers pickerel meat that has been filleted or otherwise separated from the bone, including minced forms. This heading focuses on the unprocessed or minimally processed form of the fish intended for consumption.

Pickerel is distinguished from its siblings by its specific species. For instance, while the category encompasses other fresh-water fish, this subcategory is exclusively for pickerel, differentiating it from perch, pike, whitefish, and tilapia, which have their own dedicated codes within this section. The inclusion of "Other" at this level signifies that any fresh-water fish meat not specifically enumerated is directed to that broader classification, while pickerel is precisely itemized here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions for pickerel under this code. Therefore, classification within 0304.59.00.20 is final for fresh or chilled pickerel fillets, other meat, or minced meat. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product is indeed pickerel and that it is presented in a fresh or chilled condition to correctly apply this specific HTS code.