U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Sole (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) (HS 0302230000) totaled $835K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Sole (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) 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 (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $835K in August 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $653K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSole (*Solea* spp.) is a high-value flatfish genus prized in fine dining and European cuisine, entering under 0302230000 when shipped fresh or chilled in whole or dressed form. The genus designation covers multiple species within *Solea*, so importers should confirm that the specific species on the commercial invoice falls within this genus rather than being a 'sole' trade name applied to unrelated flatfish — a common source of misbranding and misclassification. European supply chains, particularly from the North Sea and Mediterranean, dominate the fresh sole trade. FDA's seafood HACCP framework and acceptable market name requirements both apply, making species documentation a dual compliance concern.
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Average import price $15.04/kg · 82 import shipments a month
Not necessarily. The HTS line 0302230000 covers only true sole of the genus *Solea*. Fish marketed as 'Pacific sole,' 'lemon sole,' or 'rock sole' in the US may belong to different flatfish families (e.g., Pleuronectidae) and would be classified under other HTS lines. Importers should verify the scientific name to ensure correct classification and compliance with FDA's acceptable market name rules.
Fresh sole is highly perishable and typically has a shelf life of only a few days post-harvest. Importers must maintain continuous refrigeration at or near 32°F (0°C) from harvest through port-of-entry inspection. FDA HACCP plans for fresh fish must address temperature abuse as a significant hazard, and any evidence of temperature excursion at entry can result in detention or refusal of the shipment.
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Statistical number 0302230000 · $835K of $835K
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Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Spain and Netherlands together supply 84% of it. United Kingdom pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030223 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030223 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.