Fresh or Chilled Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.)

European seabass of the genus Dicentrarchus — widely farmed in the Mediterranean and sold under the trade name loup de mer or branzino — dominates this heading, with Turkey, Spain, and Greece the leading US suppliers. The US tariff schedule subdivides the heading by size and presentation: scaled fish weighing 6.8 kg or less (0302841100) receive distinct treatment from larger or unscaled product (0302845000), making accurate weight and processing documentation essential at entry. All fresh finfish imports are subject to FDA prior notice and port examination; importers should verify that foreign aquaculture establishments meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements.