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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled flounder (whole, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 0302290110) totaled $761K in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Flounder (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $20K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.4% on $213K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Flounder (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $761K in June 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $625K.
Flounder — a broad commercial category spanning multiple pleuronectid and bothid species — is classified under 0302290110 when entered fresh or chilled in whole or dressed form, carved out from the broader flatfish NESOI residual. The term 'flounder' covers numerous species in US commerce, including summer flounder (*Paralichthys dentatus*), winter flounder (*Pseudopleuronectes americanus*), and various Asian species, making species-level documentation important for both FDA labeling compliance and accurate classification. Domestic US landings are significant, so imported fresh flounder competes directly with domestic supply and is most active in markets where specific species or sizes are not available locally. FDA HACCP requirements govern all imported seafood entries.
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Asian flatfish species marketed as flounder — including Japanese flounder (*Paralichthys olivaceus*, known commercially as hirame) — are among the more commonly imported fresh flounder products, particularly for Japanese restaurant and sushi markets. Importers should confirm the FDA-accepted market name for each species and include the scientific name on entry documentation.
The US has active domestic fisheries for summer and winter flounder along the East Coast, which can suppress import demand for those species during peak domestic seasons. Imports tend to fill gaps for species not caught domestically, specific size grades, or year-round supply continuity when domestic landings are restricted by fishery management quotas.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $322K | -- | -$322K |
| CANADA | $225K | -- | -$225K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $202K | -- | -$202K |
| JAPAN | $11K | -- | -$11K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.