Chilled Black Sole Whole Fish
Premium chilled whole Black sole (Solea solea variant), a dark-skinned flatfish of the Solea genus, imported head-on for sushi-grade slicing. This product is fresh or chilled, not filleted, and falls under tariff item 0302.23.00 as sole of the Solea spp.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish is actually a megrim (Lepidorhombus spp.) rather than Solea spp.
Megrims are classified separately in the tariff.
If the fish is frozen instead of fresh or chilled
Frozen sole falls under heading 03.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is clearly labeled as Solea spp. and not filleted to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep the product chilled (not frozen) at the border and provide a commercial invoice with the scientific name
• Verify if a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is needed for fish for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.23.00
Chilled Common Sole
Chilled common sole (Solea solea), a premium white fish sold whole and unfilleted. This product is fresh or chilled, not frozen, and is classified under tariff item 0302.23.00 as sole of the Solea spp.
Chilled Sand Sole
Chilled Pacific sand sole, sold whole for Asian cuisine. Although sometimes misclassified, this product is presented as Solea spp. and is fresh or chilled, not filleted, falling under tariff item 0302.23.00.
Chilled Slender Sole
Chilled whole Slender sole (Solea elongata), a narrow-bodied Solea spp. flatfish for ethnic markets. This product is fresh or chilled, not filleted, and is classified under tariff item 0302.23.00.
Chilled Whole Lemon Sole
Fresh or chilled whole Lemon sole (Solea aurantiaca), a small flatfish from the Solea spp., typically sold ungutted for retail display. This product is fresh or chilled, not filleted, and falls under tariff item 0302.23.00.
Fresh Chilled Dover Sole Fillets
Whole fresh or chilled Dover sole (Solea solea), a premium flatfish from the Solea genus, imported gutted and scaled but excluding separated fillets. This product is fresh or chilled and falls under tariff item 0302.23.00.
Fresh Chilled Witch Sole
Fresh chilled Witch sole (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, Solea-related), a deep-water flatfish sold whole under tariff item 0302.23.00. Known for mild flavor, this product is fresh or chilled and not filleted.