1605.53.05.00 - Products containing fish meat; prepared meals

This HTS category, 1605.53.05.00, specifically encompasses prepared or preserved mussels that contain fish meat. The inclusion of fish meat as a component is the defining characteristic that differentiates these products from other mollusc preparations. Therefore, if a product consists primarily of mussels but also features a significant proportion of fish meat in its preparation, it would fall under this heading.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 1605.53.60.00, which is designated for "Other" prepared or preserved mussels. The "Other" category would apply to mussel preparations that *do not* contain fish meat, such as plain cooked mussels, mussels in brine, or mussels in oil without any accompanying fish. The presence or absence of fish meat is the critical distinguishing factor.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level is determined by the specific composition of the product, namely the combination of mussels and fish meat, within the broader context of prepared or preserved molluscs.