Frozen Dover Sole Fillets
Frozen Dover sole fillets (Solea solea), a flatfish species from the Atlantic and North Sea, are presented as intact fillets without any additional processing. Although fillets are normally classified under heading 03.04, this item covers frozen sole of the species Solea spp. when presented whole or in cuts other than fillets, as per the tariff structure. The product falls under tariff item 0303.33.00 as frozen flatfish of the Soleidae family, excluding edible fish offal.
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 sole is presented as fillets or other fish meat
Fillets of sole are classified under heading 03.04, which covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether fresh, chilled or frozen.
If the fish is a flatfish species other than Solea spp.
Other frozen flatfish, such as flounder or plaice, are classified under this residual subheading for flatfish not elsewhere specified.
If the sole is dried, salted or in brine
Dried, salted or brined fish falls under heading 03.05, which covers preserved fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as frozen sole (Solea spp.) and not as fillets under heading 03.04, as misclassification can lead to penalties
• Verify the species is Solea solea and not a related flatfish, as other species may fall under different tariff items
• Keep documentation of the freezing process and species identification for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.33.00
Frozen Atlantic Sole Whole Fish
Frozen whole Atlantic sole (Solea solea), including head, bones, and scales, not further processed. This product falls under tariff item 0303.33.00 as it is a frozen flatfish of the Solea spp., and is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Gutted Lemon Sole
Frozen, head-off and gutted lemon sole (Solea spp.), a European flatfish variety. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.33.00 as it is a frozen flatfish of the Solea spp., and the gutted whole form is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Solea Senegalesis Blocks
Frozen blocks of Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis), a Mediterranean species packed in bulk. These blocks are classified under tariff item 0303.33.00 as they consist of frozen flatfish of the Solea spp., and are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Whole Petrale Sole
Frozen ungutted Petrale sole (Solea spp. variant), a Pacific flatfish popular in US markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.33.00 as it is a frozen flatfish of the Solea spp., and is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Witch Sole Trunks
Frozen trunks (headless, gutted) of witch sole (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, akin to Solea spp.). This product is classified under tariff item 0303.33.00 as it is a frozen flatfish of the Solea spp., and is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.