Scaled seabream of the Sparidae family, packed fresh or chilled in immediate containers whose total weight (fish plus container) does not exceed 6.8 kg, occupies this specific tariff line. The container-weight threshold is a longstanding US schedule distinction that affects duty treatment and is a common source of misclassification when retail-ready packs straddle the weight limit. FDA admissibility review applies to all fresh fish imports, and shipments must comply with seafood HACCP regulations. Importers sourcing gilt-head bream or red porgy in retail or food-service packs should confirm net-plus-tare weight documentation before entry.
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The threshold applies to the immediate container weighing with its contents — meaning the combined weight of the fish and its immediate packaging must not exceed 6.8 kg. If the total exceeds that limit, the shipment would fall under a different tariff line, such as 0302855000.
Customs will expect commercial invoices or packing lists that clearly state the weight per immediate container, including tare. A certificate of weight or packer's declaration can help substantiate the classification. Discrepancies between declared and actual container weights are a common audit trigger for fresh fish entries.
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Imports
Imports
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Low of 5 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030285 for those.
entry
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
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