0302.89.11.20 - Sable fish (Anoplopoma fimbria)

This HTS category, 0302.89.11.20, specifically classifies sable fish (Anoplopoma fimbria) that are presented in a fresh or chilled state, excluding fillets and other fish meat falling under heading 0304. The fish within this classification are further defined by being "scaled," which means their scales have been removed, even if their heads, viscera, or fins have undergone some processing. Crucially, these fish must be presented in immediate containers that, when weighed with their contents, do not exceed 6.8 kilograms. This packaging criterion is a key distinguishing factor for this specific subheading.

This subheading differentiates itself from its sibling, 0302.89.11.40, which broadly covers "Other" fish under the same general conditions of being scaled and packaged in containers weighing 6.8 kg or less. Therefore, the primary distinction lies in the specific species of fish. While 0302.89.11.40 is a catch-all for other unlisted fish meeting the scaling and packaging criteria, 0302.89.11.20 is exclusively for sable fish. Given that this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this subheading is determined by the combination of the species (sable fish), its fresh or chilled state, the removal of scales, and the specific weight limitation of its immediate containers.