1604.19.10.00 - Bonito, yellowtail and pollock

This HTS classification, 1604.19.10.00, specifically covers prepared or preserved fish, including bonito, yellowtail, and pollock, that are presented whole or in pieces but not minced. These products are further defined by their packaging: they must be in airtight containers and not packed in oil. This means the fish is sealed in a way that prevents spoilage and is not preserved in any type of oil medium.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1604.19.22.00 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under "Other (including yellowtail)" for fish not minced and not packed in oil, the sibling category is a residual one, encompassing other types of fish that fit the general criteria but are not specifically named in the description for 1604.19.10.00. Therefore, products classified here must be explicitly identified as bonito, yellowtail, or pollock to qualify.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. The detailed description and the preceding levels of classification provide sufficient specificity to ensure accurate import and export declarations for these particular types of preserved fish. The focus remains on the type of fish (bonito, yellowtail, pollock), its physical state (whole or in pieces, not minced), its preservation method (in airtight containers), and the absence of oil as a packing medium.