0304.59.00.91 - Other

This HTS category, 0304.59.00.91, encompasses other fish fillets and fish meat, whether or not minced, that are presented in a fresh or chilled state. This classification is specifically for fish that do not fit into the more defined categories for fresh-water fish or flat fish, nor are they explicitly listed as Atlantic Ocean Perch or Cusk within this sub-heading. The key characteristic for inclusion here is the state of the fish product: it must be fresh or chilled, and it must be in the form of fillets or meat that has been separated from the bone.

The distinction between this "Other" category and its siblings lies in the absence of specific species or broader fish type designations. While siblings like "Fresh-water fish" and "Flat Fish" allow for broader grouping based on origin or morphology, and specific entries like "Atlantic Ocean Perch" and "Cusk" provide definitive classification for those particular species, 0304.59.00.91 serves as a residual category. It captures any fresh or chilled fish fillets or meat that do not meet the criteria for the preceding classifications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 0304.59.00.91 therefore requires a careful review of the available sibling categories and specific enumerated items. If a fresh or chilled fish fillet or minced meat does not align with the definitions of fresh-water fish, flat fish, Atlantic Ocean Perch, or Cusk, and meets the general description of section 0304, then this "Other" classification will apply. The importer or exporter must be prepared to demonstrate that the product does not qualify for any more specific HTS heading or subheading.