1605.40.05.00 - Products containing fish meat; prepared meals

This HTS classification, 1605.40.05.00, specifically covers prepared meals that contain fish meat. These are finished food products ready for consumption or requiring minimal preparation, where fish meat is a significant ingredient. The meals can encompass a wide variety of formats, such as frozen meals, canned meals, or chilled prepared dishes, as long as fish meat is present and the product is considered a complete meal.

This particular sub-heading is distinguished from its sibling, 1605.40.10 ("Other"), by its explicit focus on "prepared meals." While 1605.40.10 would likely encompass other preparations of fish meat not meeting the definition of a complete meal (e.g., fish pâtés, fish spreads not intended as a main course, or certain types of fish salads), this category is for complete culinary dishes. The inclusion of "fish meat" in the description is crucial, differentiating it from preparations primarily containing other aquatic invertebrates or crustaceans.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 1605.40.05.00 is therefore determined solely by whether the product is a prepared meal and contains fish meat. Importers and exporters should carefully review the composition and presentation of their goods to ensure accurate classification.