0305.64.10.00 - In immediate containers weighing with their contents 6.8 kg or less each

This HTS classification, 0305.64.10.00, specifically covers dried, salted, or brine-preserved tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads, when presented in immediate containers with a net weight of 6.8 kilograms or less each. The emphasis here is on the packaging size, a key determinant for distinguishing this category from other ways these fish might be prepared and packed. These products are typically processed for preservation and direct sale to consumers or smaller food service establishments.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0305.64.50.00, which encompasses "Other" dried, salted, or brine-preserved fish of the specified species. The primary differentiator lies in the packaging format. While 0305.64.50.00 would cover larger bulk shipments or different forms of packaging, 0305.64.10.00 is exclusively for goods presented in smaller, individual containers designed for convenience and immediate retail or foodservice use, weighing up to 6.8 kg.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is definitive once the product meets the criteria of being dried, salted, or in brine, belonging to the listed species, and being packed in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less. This specificity ensures that the customs authorities can accurately identify and assess duties on these particular retail-ready fish preparations.