1605.29.05.00 - Products containing fish meat; prepared meals

This HTS category, 1605.29.05.00, encompasses prepared or preserved products derived from shrimps and prawns, specifically those not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 1605.29 subheading. This includes products where the primary ingredient is identifiable as shrimp or prawn meat that has undergone preparation or preservation processes such as cooking, freezing, canning, salting, or drying. The "prepared meals" aspect of the description indicates that these products may be presented in a ready-to-eat format or as components of a larger meal.

The crucial distinction for this subcategory lies in its exclusion of other specific preparations of shrimps and prawns found within the broader 1605.29 "Other" subheading. For instance, while this category covers generic prepared shrimp and prawn products, other related subheadings at the same level might exist for specific preparations like those containing added spices, sauces, or those intended for particular culinary uses, which would be classified elsewhere based on their unique characteristics.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 1605.29.05.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this specific code relies on the accurate identification of the product as a prepared or preserved shrimp or prawn item that does not meet the criteria for any more specific subheading. Careful consideration should be given to the exact composition and presentation of the goods to ensure they fall within the scope of this general category, distinguishing them from any more precisely defined preparations of aquatic invertebrates.