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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled sole (whole/dressed) (HS 030223) totaled $481K in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Sole (Whole/Dressed) paid $46K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $457K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Sole (Whole/Dressed) imports of $481K in June 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $586K.
European sole — prized in fine-dining and specialty seafood markets — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (0302230000), covering whole and dressed fish fresh or chilled, excluding fillets, livers, and roe. Spain and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers, reflecting the species' concentration in Northeast Atlantic and North Sea fisheries. Because sole is highly perishable and typically air-freighted, cold-chain documentation and rapid port clearance are critical operational concerns for importers. FDA Prior Notice and Seafood HACCP compliance are required for all shipments.
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No. Pacific Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus) is a different species from European sole (Solea solea) and is classified as a flatfish under heading 030229, not 030223. Heading 030223 is reserved for true sole of the family Soleidae; importers should verify scientific names to avoid misclassification.
Fresh sole has a very short shelf life, typically requiring air freight and delivery within a few days of harvest. Importers must coordinate FDA Prior Notice filing, which must be submitted at least two hours before arrival by air, with tight transit windows. Any CBP or FDA examination that causes delay can render a shipment commercially unsalvageable.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $327K | -- | -$327K |
| NETHERLANDS | $87K | -- | -$87K |
| CANADA | $25K | $39K | +$14K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| PORTUGAL | $19K | -- | -$19K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302230000 | SOLE, FRESH/CHILLED, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS & ROES | $481K | 9.53% | 94.87% | $46K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0302230000 | SOLE, FRESH/CHILLED, EXCEPT FILLETS, LIVERS & ROES | $39K |
SHRIMPS AND PRAWNS, FROZEN, NESOI
HS 030617
CRABS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030614
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC, DANUBE SALMON FILLET FRESH/CHLL
HS 030441
LOBSTERS, INCLUDING IN SHELL, FROZEN
HS 030612
PACIFIC, ATLANTIC AND DANUBE SALMON FILLETS FROZEN
HS 030481
ATLANTIC SALMON AND DANUBE SALMON FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 030214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $199K | -- | -$199K |
| Florida | $131K | -- | -$131K |
| California | $78K | -- | -$78K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $230K | -- | -$230K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $116K | -- | -$116K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $78K | -- | -$78K |