Frozen Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp., Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roe)

HTS 030384 is restricted to the genus Dicentrarchus. Species commonly sold as 'sea bass' in the US — such as Chilean sea bass (Dissostichus spp.) or Asian sea bass/barramundi (Lates calcarifer) — classify under entirely different headings. The scientific name on the commercial invoice is essential to support correct classification and avoid CBP queries.

FDA's seafood HACCP regulation applies to all imported seafood, and aquaculture-raised fish are additionally subject to residue monitoring for unapproved aquaculture drugs. The foreign processing facility must be registered with FDA, and importers may be required to provide residue testing results or a certificate of compliance for certain drug compounds. Consulting a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered importer of record is recommended before the first shipment.