0302.84 - Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.):

This HTS classification, 0302.84, specifically covers seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.) that are fresh or chilled. This category falls under the broader scope of fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat classified under heading 0304. It further refines this by focusing on "other fish," excluding edible fish offal.

The distinction of 0302.84 from its siblings lies in the specific species of fish. While siblings like dogfish and sharks (0302.81), rays and skates (0302.82), toothfish (0302.83), and seabream (0302.85) are categorized based on their distinct taxonomic families, 0302.84 is exclusively for seabass. The broad "Other" category (0302.89) serves as a residual for fresh or chilled fish not otherwise specified.

Within 0302.84, two subcategories exist to further define the presentation of the seabass. 0302.84.11.00 distinguishes seabass that are scaled and presented in smaller, immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less, allowing for certain preparations like the removal of heads, viscera, and fins. The residual subcategory, 0302.84.50.00, encompasses all other fresh or chilled seabass not meeting the specific criteria of the first subcategory.