1604.17.80.00 - Other

This classification covers prepared or preserved eels, presented whole or in pieces, that do not fall into more specific categories within the eel preparations. It encompasses a broad range of processed eel products where the form is identifiable and not minced. These preparations are intended for consumption and are preserved through methods such as canning, bottling, or other suitable techniques to ensure shelf-life.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1604.17.60.00, is crucial. The sibling specifically addresses eels packed "in oil and in bulk or in immediate containers over 7 kg each." Therefore, this "Other" category captures all prepared eel products that are *not* packed in oil or are packaged in immediate containers weighing 7 kg or less. The method of preservation, if not in oil, and the size of the retail or bulk packaging are key differentiating factors.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 1604.17.80.00 signifies that the product is a prepared or preserved eel, in whole or piece form, not minced, and does not meet the specific criteria of other sibling classifications, particularly regarding its packaging medium and weight. Careful consideration of the net weight of immediate containers and the presence or absence of oil as a packing medium is paramount for accurate classification.