1602.39.00.45 - Other

This HTS category, 1602.39.00.45, encompasses "Other" prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood, or insects, specifically within the context of poultry of heading 0105. It serves as a residual classification for poultry preparations that do not fit into more specific subheadings. This includes a wide array of processed poultry products, such as diced, ground, or mechanically separated chicken or turkey that has undergone preparation or preservation methods like canning, cooking, freezing, or salting, and are not presented as complete meals.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, "Prepared meals," by the absence of complete meal components. While prepared meals typically contain a combination of protein, starch, and vegetable elements intended for immediate consumption as a full course, this category focuses solely on the prepared poultry component itself, often intended for further use in food preparation or as a standalone ingredient.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the precise definition of "prepared or preserved" applied to poultry originating from birds of heading 0105 (domestic fowls, such as chickens and turkeys). Importers and exporters should ensure that the product's form and preservation method align with this residual classification, confirming it is not covered by more specific headings for complete meals or other specialized poultry preparations.