0304.89.50.20 - Pike

This HTS category, 0304.89.50.20, specifically classifies frozen fillets or other minced meat of pike. Pike is a freshwater predatory fish characterized by its elongated body and prominent jaw. The classification focuses on the product form, which must be fillets or minced meat, and its state, which must be frozen. This ensures that only frozen pike meat is captured under this specific code.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. While other freshwater fish species like perch, pickerel, and sauger are classified under similar subheadings within 0304.89.50, this code is exclusively for pike. Pickerel, for example, while a related species, is assigned a distinct code (0304.89.50.15). This differentiation is based on established taxonomic classifications and common trade names to ensure accurate tariff application.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 0304.89.50.20. The classification is specific to frozen fillets and minced meat of pike. Importers and exporters should ensure their product precisely matches the description of frozen pike meat to correctly apply this tariff code. Any deviations in processing, such as fresh or chilled states, or if the product is other than fillets or minced meat (e.g., whole fish), would necessitate classification under a different HTS subheading.