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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled sole (whole, excluding fillets, livers & roes) (HS 0302230000) totaled $481K in June 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Sole (Whole, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) 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, Excluding Fillets, Livers & Roes) imports of $481K in June 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $586K.
Sole (*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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAIN | $327K | -- | -$327K |
| NETHERLANDS | $87K | -- | -$87K |
| CANADA | $25K | $39K | +$14K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| PORTUGAL | $19K | -- | -$19K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.