1604.19.22.00 - Other

This HTS code, 1604.19.22.00, specifically covers prepared or preserved fish, whole or in pieces but not minced, which are classified under "Other" fish, excluding those explicitly listed as bonito, yellowtail, and pollock in its sibling category. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is that the fish products are packed in airtight containers and are not preserved in oil. This distinction ensures accurate tariff application for a variety of preserved fish preparations that do not fit the more specific categories.

The scope of this classification encompasses a broad range of fish types beyond the explicitly mentioned bonito, yellowtail, and pollock. For instance, it would include preserved sardines, mackerel, or tuna, provided they are presented whole or in pieces, not minced, packed in airtight containers, and crucially, not packed in oil. The absence of oil as the primary preservation medium is a critical factor differentiating it from other subcategories.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, it does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level relies on confirming that the product meets the criteria of being preserved fish, whole or in pieces, not minced, packed in an airtight container, and not packed in oil, while also ensuring it does not fall under the more narrowly defined sibling categories.