Chilled Whole Lemon Sole

Fresh or chilled whole Lemon sole (Solea aurantiaca), a small flatfish from Solea spp., typically sold ungutted for retail display. Falls under HTS 0302.23.00.00 as chilled flatfish excluding fillets, ideal for European-style cooking. Sustainably sourced from North Atlantic fisheries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.81.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sold as headed and gutted halves

Advanced processing into meat portions or halves classifies under heading 0304 as other fish meat excluding fillets.

0307.60.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If lightly smoked or processed

Smoked sole, even chilled, falls under heading 0307 for fish prepared or preserved, not merely fresh/chilled.

1605.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cooked and canned

Cooked or preserved sole products shift to Chapter 16 for prepared crustaceans, molluscs, or aquatic invertebrates.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fishery certificates for sustainability compliance under US regulations; label with country of catch and Solea spp. confirmation; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification from fresh/chilled