1605.52.60.00 - Other 🖩

HTS code 1605.52.60.00 encompasses "Other" prepared or preserved molluscs, specifically focusing on scallops, including queen scallops, that do not fit into more specific subheadings. This category serves as a residual classification for scallops that have undergone preparation or preservation processes beyond simply being fresh or chilled. Examples include, but are not limited to, cooked, canned, dried, or frozen scallops that are not part of a more complex prepared meal or dish.

This classification distinguishes itself from sibling categories such as 1605.52.05.00, which specifically covers products containing fish meat or prepared meals. While this current category deals exclusively with molluscs, specifically scallops, 1605.52.05.00 addresses composite products or ready-to-eat meals where fish meat is a component, or where the primary characteristic is a complete meal rather than a single prepared ingredient. The distinction lies in the primary ingredient and the nature of the preparation – whether it's a standalone prepared mollusc product or a more complex multi-ingredient meal.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification criteria for 1605.52.60.00 rely heavily on the specific preparation method and the exclusion from more detailed subheadings within the molluscs chapter, ensuring that all remaining prepared or preserved scallop products find their appropriate HTS classification.