1604.12.60.90 - Other

This classification, HTS 1604.12.60.90, pertains to "Other" prepared or preserved herrings that do not fall under more specific subheadings. It encompasses a broad range of herring preparations, including those packed in oil, brine, sauces, or other mediums, as long as they are not minced and are not specifically classified elsewhere within the herrings category. The key defining characteristic for inclusion here is that the product is composed of whole or in pieces herrings, prepared or preserved, and does not meet the specific criteria for other listed herrings.

To distinguish this category from its sibling, HTS 1604.12.60.50, it is important to note that "Kipper snacks" are a distinct product. Kipper snacks are typically smoked, boneless, skinless pieces of herring, often packaged for immediate consumption. HTS 1604.12.60.90, therefore, covers all other forms of prepared or preserved herrings, such as whole herrings in brine, pickled herrings in various sauces, or herrings packed in oil, that are not specifically identified as kipper snacks.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, HTS 1604.12.60.90 has no further subcategories. Classification into this specific "Other" category is therefore determined by the process of elimination: if a prepared or preserved herring product is whole or in pieces, not minced, and does not fit into any more narrowly defined subheading under "Herrings" (including kipper snacks), it will be classified here. This ensures that all remaining forms of prepared or preserved herrings are appropriately accounted for in trade statistics.