1604.20.60 - Other

HTS code 1604.20.60 encompasses "Other" prepared or preserved fish that do not fit into the more specific categories within the "Other prepared or preserved fish" heading. This category serves as a residual classification for fish preparations that are not pastes (1604.20.10), nor are they specifically described as balls, cakes, or puddings, nor are they in the form of fish sticks and similar products that are breaded, battered, or similarly prepared. The key characteristic is that these are prepared or preserved fish products that fall outside of these more narrowly defined sub-classifications.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 1604.20.10 clearly defines pastes, and the other sibling categories specify distinct product formats (balls, cakes, puddings, and breaded fish sticks), 1604.20.60 captures a broader range of other prepared or preserved fish products. This might include items like fish portions that are not breaded, seasoned or marinated fish fillets, or other forms of cooked or cured fish that do not conform to the precise definitions of the preceding sibling categories.

Within 1604.20.60, further refinement is provided through subcategories. The primary subdivisions are 1604.20.60.10 for "Pre-cooked and frozen" preparations, and 1604.20.60.90 for "Other" preparations within this residual classification. This distinction allows for more granular tracking based on the state of preparation and preservation, with the pre-cooked and frozen category specifically identifying products that have undergone thermal processing and are intended for subsequent cooking by the consumer.