0304.89.10.20 - Sauger 🖩

This classification specifically covers sauger fillets and other meat of sauger, whether minced or not. The key defining characteristics are that the fish must be frozen, the fillets (or other meat) must be skinned, and they are prepared in blocks weighing over 4.5 kg. Furthermore, these frozen blocks of sauger are intended for subsequent processing, specifically to be minced, ground, or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the specific species and preparation. For instance, "Ocean catfish (wolf fish)" and "Pickerel" are distinct species classified separately. While "Perch" is also a fish, this specific sub-category is reserved for sauger that meets the precise processing and packaging criteria. The general "Other" category at this level would encompass other fish species that fit the general description of "Other" frozen fillets not specifically enumerated.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS system, there are no further subcategories. The classification is specific to sauger prepared and packaged in the described manner, intended for further processing into uniform pieces. The strict definition ensures that only sauger meeting all these criteria are classified under this code, facilitating accurate import and export procedures.