U.S. exports of Frozen Sole (Solea spp.), Whole or Dressed (HS 0303330000) totaled $884K in August 2026.
Importers of Frozen Sole (Solea spp.), Whole or Dressed paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Frozen Sole (Solea spp.), Whole or Dressed imports of $488K in August 2026 ran 58% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under the species-specific designation Solea spp., this frozen flatfish enters US commerce as whole or dressed product — excluding fillets, livers, and roes — a distinction that affects both duty treatment and FDA admissibility review at the port of entry. Sole in this form is prized by foodservice buyers for whole-fish presentation and by processors who prefer to fillet domestically. Importers should confirm that the shipment originates from an FDA-registered foreign facility and that species identification documentation supports the Solea spp. classification, since misidentification of flatfish species is a recurring customs classification issue. Because this is a seafood product, admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered import specialist before entry.
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Average import price $15.25/kg · 15 import shipments a month
The HTS structure separates whole/dressed fish from their processed derivatives. Frozen sole fillets fall under Chapter 03's fillet headings (e.g., 0304), while livers and roes have their own provisions. Entering whole frozen sole under a fillet code — or vice versa — is a common classification error that can trigger penalties and delays.
FDA requires prior notice of arrival for all imported seafood. Importers must also maintain HACCP records under the Seafood HACCP regulation (21 CFR Part 123), and the foreign processor must be registered with FDA. Species identification — confirming the fish is genuinely Solea spp. rather than a substitute flatfish — should be supported by supplier documentation or lab testing.
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Statistical number 1 of 1 in subheading 030333
Statistical number 0303330000 · $884K of $884K
ImportsExports
Imports
$488KYoY · free account
Exports
$884KYoY · free account
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
China and South Korea together take 91% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030333 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030333 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.