Frozen Dover Sole Fillets
Frozen whole fillets from Dover sole (Solea solea), a flatfish species caught in the Atlantic and North Sea. Classified under HTS 0303.33.00.00 as frozen sole excluding fillets of heading 0304, but noting these are intact muscle portions without skinning or mincing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Skinless or boneless flatfish fillets shift to heading 0304 for fish fillets and other fish meat.
If edible offal like livers or roe
Excludes edible fish offal, which falls under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish moves to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Solea spp.) with documentation to avoid misclassification as other flatfish
• Obtain health certificates confirming the fish is frozen whole or in large pieces, not processed into fillets of 0304
• Monitor for antidumping duties on certain sole imports and ensure proper cold chain to prevent spoilage claims
Related Products under HTS 0303.33.00.00
Frozen Whole Petrale Sole
Frozen ungutted Petrale sole (Solea spp. variant), a Pacific flatfish popular in US markets. Falls under HTS 0303.33.00.00 for frozen flatfish of Solea spp., excluding processed fillets or offal.
Frozen Gutted Lemon Sole
Frozen, head-off and gutted lemon sole (Solea spp.), a European flatfish variety. HTS 0303.33.00.00 covers frozen sole excluding 0304 fillets and offal, allowing gutted whole fish forms.
Frozen Atlantic Sole Whole Fish
Frozen whole Atlantic sole (Solea solea), including head, bones, and scales. Specifically classified in HTS 0303.33.00.00 as frozen Solea spp. flatfish, not further processed.
Frozen Solea Senegalesis Blocks
Frozen blocks of Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis), a Mediterranean species packed in bulk. HTS 0303.33.00.00 applies to frozen sole in any form except 0304 fillets or offal.
Frozen Witch Sole Trunks
Frozen trunks (headless, gutted) of witch sole (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, akin to Solea spp.). Classified under HTS 0303.33.00.00 for frozen flatfish sole, pre-fillet stage.