U.S. imports of Frozen Sole (Whole, Not Fillets) (HS 0303320000) totaled $56K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Frozen Sole (Whole, Not Fillets) imports of $56K in August 2026 ran 665% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSole (various Solea spp.) frozen in whole or dressed form — excluding fillets, livers, and roe — enters the US under HTS 0303330000, serving specialty seafood distributors and fine-dining supply chains where whole-fish presentation is preferred. The Netherlands leads US import supply, reflecting its role as a major hub for European flatfish processing and trade, with Iceland, Canada, Spain, and South Korea also contributing. FDA seafood HACCP requirements govern entry, and importers should ensure that species identification is documented, as the commercial term 'sole' is applied to multiple species that may have different regulatory or market implications.
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Average import price $3.06/kg · 1 import shipments a month
It can. 'Sole' is used commercially for several species, including true Dover sole (Solea solea) and various Pacific species marketed as sole. CBP may request species identification documentation to confirm the product belongs under 0303330000 rather than a different flatfish line. Using the scientific name on the commercial invoice and obtaining a species certificate from the exporter reduces the risk of a classification challenge.
The Netherlands functions as a major processing and re-export hub for European flatfish, including sole caught in the North Sea by Dutch, Belgian, and other EU-flag vessels. Dutch processors freeze and pack sole for export, making the Netherlands the country of export even when the fish was not caught in Dutch waters. Importers should distinguish between country of export and country of harvest on their documentation, particularly for traceability and country-of-origin labeling purposes.
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Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 030332
Statistical number 0303320000 · $56K of $56K
ImportsExports
Imports
$56KYoY · free account
Exports
$65KYoY · free account
Low of 2 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 2 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Iceland together supply 100% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030332 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030332 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.