0305.20.40 - Other

This HTS category, 0305.20.40, specifically addresses fish livers, roes, and milt that have undergone processing through drying, smoking, salting, or brining. This broad classification encompasses a variety of these fish reproductive products and organs, all prepared for preservation and consumption. The key characteristic uniting these items is their origin from fish and the specific preservation methods employed.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0305.20.20.00 (Sturgeon roe), is the specific focus here on *all other* types of fish roe, livers, and milt that are dried, smoked, salted, or in brine, beyond just sturgeon roe. While sturgeon roe is a distinct sub-classification at this level, 0305.20.40 is designed to capture the remainder of processed fish livers, roes, and milts that do not fall under the more specific sturgeon roe designation.

Within this "Other" classification for processed fish livers, roes, and milt, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular tariff treatment. These subcategories distinguish between specific types of roe, such as salmon roe (0305.20.40.20) and herring roe (0305.20.40.40), recognizing the distinct trade and biological characteristics of these particular fish products. An additional subcategory, 0305.20.40.65, is also provided for any remaining processed fish livers, roes, or milts not specifically enumerated in the preceding sub-classifications.