0304.99.11.09 - Other

This HTS category, 0304.99.11.09, encompasses frozen, minced fish meat that is presented in bulk or in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kilograms in net weight. This classification applies to minced fish meat that does not meet the specific criteria for "surimi" under subheading 0304.99.11.04. The key distinguishing factor is the absence of the specific processing and characteristics that define surimi.

The goods classified here are essentially finely chopped or ground fish flesh, frozen for preservation, and packed in large quantities suitable for industrial processing or wholesale distribution. The exclusion from the "surimi" category means these products are not prepared through the specific washing, pressing, and cryoprotectant addition processes characteristic of surimi production, which are designed to create a refined fish paste with unique functional properties.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category represents a specific end-point for classification. Therefore, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification into this specific subheading relies on confirming that the product is indeed frozen, minced fish meat, packed in containers over 6.8 kg, and importantly, does not qualify for any other more specific HTS classification, particularly that for surimi.