0304.99.11.83 - Whitefish

This HTS classification, 0304.99.11.83, specifically covers "Whitefish" that are presented as fillets or other meat (whether or not minced), frozen, and packaged in bulk or in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kilograms in weight. This designation encompasses a variety of white-fleshed fish species, distinct from the specifically listed sole, Greenland turbot, ocean perch, and pike found in sibling categories. The key distinguishing factor for this subcategory is the species of fish, as long as it falls under the broader "whitefish" designation and meets the other specified criteria for form, temperature, and packaging.

Unlike its siblings, which explicitly name certain species, this category acts as a residual for other types of whitefish that do not warrant a more specific subheading. When classifying whitefish under this code, trade professionals should confirm that the product is indeed a "whitefish" in common trade parlance and has not been specifically enumerated elsewhere at this level. The consistent application of the "other" designation at multiple levels of the tariff schedule ensures that all qualifying frozen fish meat, not otherwise specified, is properly accounted for.

As a leaf node, this HTS code does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the primary focus for classification is ensuring that the product meets all the preceding criteria: it is fish meat (fillets, minced, or other forms), it is frozen, it is not one of the specifically listed species (sole, Greenland turbot, ocean perch, pike), and it is presented in bulk or in immediate containers weighing over 6.8 kilograms. Correctly classifying whitefish under this code relies on a thorough understanding of both general fish classifications and the specific exclusions present at higher and sibling levels.