0305.39.61 - Other

This classification, 0305.39.61, pertains to other dried, salted, or brined fish fillets, excluding those that have been smoked. It encompasses fish fillets that do not fit into more specific subheadings within the broader category of dried, salted, or brined fish fillets. The "other" designation signifies that this category serves as a residual classification for fillets that do not meet the criteria for herring or mackerel presented in sibling categories.

Unlike sibling categories such as 0305.39.20.00 (Herrings) and 0305.39.40.00 (Mackerel), which specifically identify certain species of fish fillets, this heading is for any other species of fish that are presented as fillets and are dried, salted, or preserved in brine, but not smoked. The primary distinction lies in the species of fish and the absence of smoking.

Within this "other" category, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. Subcategory 0305.39.61.10 specifically designates herring fillets, while 0305.39.61.80 encompasses all other species of dried, salted, or brined fish fillets. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification and accurate duty assessment based on the specific type of fish fillet.