1604.20.05.10 - Prepared meals

This HTS classification, 1604.20.05.10, specifically covers "Prepared meals" that are derived from fish or other aquatic invertebrates. This encompasses ready-to-eat or easily prepared dishes where fish or seafood components are a primary ingredient, often combined with other foodstuffs such as grains, vegetables, or sauces. The key characteristic is the inclusion of a complete meal rather than simply prepared fish itself.

It is important to distinguish this subcategory from its sibling, 1604.20.05.90, which covers "Other" prepared or preserved fish products that do not fit the specific definition of a prepared meal. While both fall under "Other prepared or preserved fish," the 1604.20.05.10 designation requires the product to be a self-contained meal, offering a distinct culinary composition.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Therefore, classification relies on the clear definition of "prepared meals" containing fish or other aquatic invertebrates, distinguishing them from less complex preparations of these aquatic products and ensuring accurate import and export processing.