0304.89.10.30 - Other ocean perch

This classification pertains to frozen fish meat specifically derived from "other perch" species, excluding Atlantic ocean perch. The meat must be skinned and presented in blocks, with each block weighing more than 4.5 kg. A key characteristic of products within this subcategory is their intended use: they are imported for subsequent mincing, grinding, or cutting into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions, indicating a processing purpose rather than direct consumption in block form.

The distinction between this HTS code and its sibling, 0304.89.10.25, lies in the species of perch. While 0304.89.10.25 specifically covers Atlantic ocean perch, this category is for all other perch species that meet the outlined physical and intended-use criteria. The sibling category, 0304.89.10.35, is a residual category for other fish meat that does not fit the specific parameters of perch under this heading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for frozen, skinned perch meat (other than Atlantic ocean perch) presented in blocks exceeding 4.5 kg and imported for processing into uniformly sized pieces. Importers should ensure accurate species identification and confirm the block weight and intended processing use to maintain correct classification.