0304.83.10.30 - Turbot

This HTS classification, 0304.83.10.30, specifically covers frozen turbot fillets that have been skinned and, if necessary, divided into pieces. These fillets are processed into blocks, each weighing over 4.5 kg, and are intended for subsequent mincing, grinding, or cutting into uniform weights and dimensions. The key criteria for this classification are the species (turbot), the condition (frozen), the processing (skinned, block form), and the intended future use.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0304.83.10.25, is critical. While both are subcategories of frozen flatfish fillets processed into large blocks, 0304.83.10.25 is exclusively for halibut. Therefore, this classification is for turbot, a distinct species of flatfish, ensuring accurate tariff application based on species identification. The sibling category, 0304.83.10.90, serves as a residual category for other flatfish species meeting the same processing and weight criteria.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive for turbot meeting the outlined specifications. Importers must ensure accurate documentation confirming the species and the specific processing and packaging requirements to comply with this tariff line.