1604.13.90.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 1604.13.90.00, covers "Other" preparations of fish that fall under the broader category of whole or minced fish, specifically sardines, sardinella, and brisling or sprats. Goods classified here are prepared or preserved fish products that do not fit into the more specific sibling category.

The primary distinction for this category lies in its residual nature. It encompasses sardines, sardinella, and brisling or sprats that are prepared or preserved but are not packed in immediate containers weighing under 225 grams each (which is covered by 1604.13.40.00). This "other" designation means this code is used for products that meet the general description of prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, or brisling/sprats but do not qualify for more granular subheadings based on their packaging or specific processing methods not otherwise defined.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 1604.13.90.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code is determined by the absence of qualifying criteria for more specific sibling categories and the presence of the fish types specified (sardines, sardinella, brisling or sprats) in a prepared or preserved state. Practical classification relies on verifying the species of fish and confirming that the packaging does not meet the under-225-gram criterion of the sibling subheading.