1602.49.90.00 - Other

This classification, HTS 1602.49.90.00, encompasses all prepared or preserved meat, meat offal, blood, or insects falling under the broader heading 1602.49, specifically "Other, including mixtures" of swine origin, that are not otherwise specified. It represents the residual category for swine preparations that do not fit into more specific subheadings within the 1602.49 umbrella. This includes a wide array of processed pork products, such as certain cooked meats, mechanically separated meat preparations, or even specialized meat-based items that are not explicitly defined elsewhere.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 1602.49.60.00, which specifically covers "Mixtures of pork and beef." While this sibling category deals with a defined combination of two types of meat, HTS 1602.49.90.00 applies to preparations that are either solely of swine origin or are mixtures that do not include beef, or where the proportion of other meats is negligible or incidental to the predominant swine content. The key differentiator lies in the specific inclusion or exclusion of beef in a defined mixture.

As a leaf node in the HTS, this classification has no further subcategories. Therefore, accurate classification into HTS 1602.49.90.00 relies on a careful review of the product's composition, processing method, and packaging to ensure it is indeed a prepared or preserved product of swine that does not align with any more granular description within Chapter 16. This often involves examining product specifications, ingredient lists, and manufacturing processes to determine its unique characteristics.