U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Flatfish (Excluding Livers and Roes) (SITC 03413) totaled $27.1M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Flatfish (Excluding Livers and Roes) paid $180K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Flatfish (Excluding Livers and Roes) imports of $27.1M in August 2026 ran 51% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFlatfish such as halibut, sole, flounder, and turbot enter US commerce fresh or chilled under USDA FSIS inspection from approved foreign establishments. The category is commercially significant for both foodservice and retail, where species-specific naming — governed by FDA's Seafood List — determines how products may be marketed. Correct species identification at the tariff-line level matters because different flatfish species can carry distinct duty rates within the broader heading.
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1.5K import shipments a month
FDA maintains an acceptable market-name list for seafood. Importers and distributors must use an FDA-accepted market name for the specific species — for example, 'Pacific halibut' and 'Atlantic halibut' are distinct acceptable names. Using an incorrect or generic name can constitute misbranding and trigger enforcement action.
Yes. Wild-caught flatfish such as Pacific halibut are subject to annual catch quotas set by fishery management bodies, which can create seasonal availability gaps. Buyers relying on fresh (non-frozen) supply should plan procurement around quota openings and closing dates, as supply tightens sharply when quotas are reached.
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Basic heading 03413 · $27.1M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Spain together supply 94% of it. Norway pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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$27.1MYoY · free account
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$6.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $201.7M of Fresh or Chilled Flatfish (Excluding Livers and Roes) and exported $31.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.