0304.79.10.15 - Whiting (Merluccius spp.)

This HTS classification covers frozen fillets of whiting (Merluccius spp.) that have been skinned, are presented in blocks weighing over 4.5 kg, and are intended for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. The defining characteristics are the species of fish (whiting), its frozen state, its presentation in large blocks after skinning, and its specific end-use purpose for subsequent comminution or precise portioning.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific focus on whiting fillets. For instance, HTS code 0304.79.10.10 would cover frozen, processed fillets of pollock, a different species. The "Other" category (0304.79.10.90) serves as a residual, encompassing any frozen, skinned, block-form whiting that does not meet the specific processing intent or weight criteria outlined here.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise criteria that define this specific product within the broader context of frozen fish fillets from the Gadidae family. Accurate identification of the species as *Merluccius spp.* and confirmation of the block weight and intended processing are crucial for correct classification under this HTS code.