0304.63.00.00 - Nile perch (Lates niloticus)

This HTS classification, 0304.63.00.00, specifically covers frozen fillets and other frozen meat of Nile perch (Lates niloticus). These products are derived from the Nile perch species and are presented in a state suitable for further processing or consumption. The classification is nested within the broader category of frozen fish fillets and other fish meat, which includes a variety of species.

Crucially, this subcategory is distinguished from its siblings by the specific species of fish. Unlike 0304.61.00.00 which pertains to tilapias, or 0304.62.00 which covers catfish, this heading is exclusively for Nile perch. Similarly, it differs from the "Other" category (0304.69.00.00), which is reserved for frozen fish meat not otherwise specified within this group. The key differentiator is the precise identification of the fish species as *Lates niloticus*.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0304.63.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, its classification scope is precise and does not branch into more granular categories. All frozen fillets and other frozen meat specifically identified as Nile perch will fall under this code, provided they meet the general requirements of chapter 3 and heading 0304 concerning fish and crustaceans, mollusks, and other aquatic invertebrates.