0305.63 - Anchovies (Engraulis spp.):

This HTS classification, 0305.63, specifically covers anchovies of the species *Engraulis* spp. that have been dried, salted, or preserved in brine. These are distinct from other categories of processed fish at this level, such as herrings (0305.61), cod (0305.62.00), or the diverse group of fish listed under 0305.64, all of which are also dried, salted, or in brine but consist of different species. This category is also differentiated from the "Other" designation in 0305.69, which serves as a residual category for species not otherwise specified.

The subclassification within 0305.63 further refines the scope based on packaging. Specifically, it distinguishes between anchovies packaged in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less each and a residual "Other" subcategory (0305.63.60.00) which would encompass larger packaging formats or alternative presentation methods not meeting the weight criteria of the first subcategory. This hierarchical structure allows for precise identification and tariff application based on both the type of fish and its presentation for trade.