U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Sole (HS 030223) totaled $835K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Sole paid $69K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Sole imports of $835K in August 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $653K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDover sole and related Solea species, prized in fine-dining and European culinary traditions, enter the US under 0302230000 as whole or dressed fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets, livers, and roe. Spain and the Netherlands are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the species' concentration in European Atlantic and Mediterranean fisheries. The perishable nature of fresh sole demands rapid air-freight logistics, and importers should be prepared for FDA prior notice requirements and potential examination at entry given the product's high per-unit value. Buyers should verify that commercial invoices specify the species by scientific name, as the term 'sole' is applied loosely in trade to unrelated flatfish that may classify differently.
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82 import shipments a month
The common name 'sole' is commercially applied to several unrelated flatfish species — including Pacific Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus) and various flounder species marketed as sole. True sole (Solea solea and related species) classifies under 030223, while other flatfish sold as sole may belong under 030229 or another flatfish heading. Scientific name documentation on the commercial invoice is the most reliable way to support the correct classification.
Fresh sole is highly perishable and typically requires air freight with strict temperature control. Transit time from European origins to US ports of entry is generally 24–48 hours by air, and any delay can compromise quality and admissibility. Importers should coordinate FDA prior notice filing with flight schedules and have a licensed customs broker ready to facilitate rapid clearance.
Subheading 15 of 44 in heading 0302
Subheading 030223 · $835K of $241.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$835KYoY · free account
Exports
$33KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.0M of Fresh or Chilled Sole and exported $466K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0302230000 | Sole, Fresh/Chilled, Except Fillets, Livers & Roes | $835K | 8.30% | 94.25% | $69K |
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 | $33K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Spain and Netherlands together supply 84% of it. United Kingdom pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
5.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.30% of imports for consumption.