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U.S. imports of frozen sole (whole, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 030333) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sole (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) paid $3K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.1% on $2.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Sole (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 83% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDover sole and related Solea species are premium flatfish with strong demand in fine-dining and specialty retail channels, entering the US under a single line (0303330000). The Netherlands leads supply — reflecting the North Sea's role as the primary commercial habitat for European sole — followed by Iceland, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Because sole is a high-value, low-volume commodity, cold-chain integrity and accurate species labeling (distinguishing true sole from Pacific dover sole, a different species) are recurring compliance concerns for importers and FDA reviewers alike.
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True sole (Solea solea and related species) is a European flatfish that classifies under 030333. Pacific dover sole (Microstomus pacificus) is a North American species that may classify under the flatfish NESOI heading (030339) depending on its form. FDA seafood labeling regulations require the correct market name, so importers must ensure commercial invoices and labels accurately reflect the species to avoid both classification errors and FDA misbranding findings.
The United Kingdom is no longer part of the EU, so UK-origin sole does not benefit from any EU-specific trade arrangements. UK exports to the US are subject to standard MFN tariff treatment. Importers sourcing from UK establishments should confirm that those facilities maintain current FDA registration and that export health certificates are issued under UK (rather than EU) authority.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | -- | $2.9M | +$2.9M |
| NETHERLANDS | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| SPAIN | -- | $48K | +$48K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $43K | +$43K |
| TOGO | -- | $40K | +$40K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303330000 | SOLE, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES | $2.8M | 0.11% | $3K |
SOLE, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0303330000 | SOLE, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES | $3.0M |
SOLE, FROZEN, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS AND ROES
1.2M kg
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
FISH FILLETS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030489
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE, AK | -- | $2.8M | +$2.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| PORTLAND, ME | $778K | -- | -$778K |