0304.93 - Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.):

This HTS category, 0304.93, specifically classifies frozen fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced) of certain specified species. These include Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), various species of catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus), and snakeheads (Channa spp.). This detailed enumeration ensures precise classification for these commonly traded seafood items.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate customs processing. For instance, while sibling categories like 0304.91 cover swordfish and 0304.92 cover toothfish, and 0304.94 focuses on Alaska pollock, 0304.93 is exclusively reserved for the aforementioned tilapias, catfishes, carps, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads. Other siblings address broader groups like sharks or specific fish families. Therefore, the defining characteristic for 0304.93 is the precise identification of the species group.

The subcategories within 0304.93 further refine the classification based on packaging. Subcategory 0304.93.10 applies to products presented in bulk or in immediate containers weighing over 6.8 kilograms each, indicating larger commercial shipments. In contrast, 0304.93.90.00 encompasses all other presentations, typically smaller consumer-sized packaging, providing a clear distinction based on presentation for trade purposes.