0302.85 - Seabream (Sparidae):

This category encompasses fresh or chilled seabream belonging to the Sparidae family. These are whole fish or fish parts that have not undergone processing beyond chilling, excluding fillets and other fish meat which fall under heading 0304. The focus here is on the raw, intact form of seabream as it is caught or prepared for immediate sale in a chilled state.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike 0302.81 (dogfish and sharks), 0302.82 (rays and skates), or 0302.83 (toothfish), this heading specifically targets fish from the Sparidae family. Furthermore, it differs from 0302.84, which pertains to seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), and the residual category 0302.89, which covers all other species not otherwise specified.

The subcategories within 0302.85 provide further granularity based on the presentation and packaging of the seabream. Subheading 0302.85.11.00 pertains to scaled seabream, including those where heads, viscera, and/or fins may have been removed, provided no other processing has occurred, and when presented in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less. The residual subheading, 0302.85.50.00, covers all other fresh or chilled seabream that do not meet the specific criteria of 0302.85.11.00.