1604.19.25.00 - Bonito, yellowtail and pollock

This HTS classification, 1604.19.25.00, specifically covers prepared or preserved fish, including bonito, yellowtail, and pollock, that are presented whole or in pieces but not minced. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is their packaging: they must be contained within airtight containers and preserved in oil. This means that the fish, along with oil as a primary preservation medium, has been sealed in a manner that prevents the entry of air and microorganisms, extending its shelf life and maintaining its quality for consumption.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1604.19.32.00 ("Other"), by the specific inclusion of bonito, yellowtail, and pollock when packed in oil within airtight containers. While the sibling category captures other forms of preserved fish not specifically enumerated or falling under different packaging or preservation methods, this code is precise in its scope. It focuses on these particular fish species and their unique presentation in oil.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification ends here, ensuring that bonito, yellowtail, and pollock packed in oil in airtight containers are definitively assigned to this specific tariff line. Understanding this precise definition is crucial for accurate customs declarations, ensuring compliance and proper duty assessment.