HS Code Subheading

Fish; fresh or chilled, sole (Solea spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

0302.23 Subheading
Section I — live animals; animal products

About HS Code 030223

This category includes fresh or chilled whole sole, specifically from the Solea genus, such as Dover sole or common sole. Highly prized for its delicate flavor and firm texture, sole is a premium whitefish, particularly in European cuisine. The international trade involves careful handling and swift distribution to high-end markets and restaurants across Europe and beyond. Key fishing nations are often in Europe, supplying both local and international demand. Importers are typically gourmet seafood distributors and fine dining establishments seeking top-quality, fresh seafood.

Products Under This Code

Whole fresh Dover sole, Chilled common sole, Whole fresh lemon sole, Whole fresh petrale sole, Wild-caught sole (chilled), Fresh European sole

Real World Examples

Pescanova, Young's Seafood (for sourcing), various local European fishmongers, S.A.R.L. Poissonnerie Ducrocq

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with other flatfish like plaice (030222) or turbot (030224), or sole fillets (0304). The key is the specific 'Solea spp.' and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.

Products Classified Under 0302.23

Fresh soleChilled sole

Related Codes

0302.11 Fish; fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9 0302.13 Fish; fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), not fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0302.9 0302.14 Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.19 Fish; fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.21 Fish; fresh or chilled, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.22 Fish; fresh or chilled, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.24 Fish; fresh or chilled, turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.29 Fish; fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.31 Fish; fresh or chilled, albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 0302.32 Fish; fresh or chilled, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

France, Spain, and the UK are significant producers and consumers; Belgium and Italy are also important importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 030223?

HS code 030223 covers: Fish; fresh or chilled, sole (Solea spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99. This category includes fresh or chilled whole sole, specifically from the Solea genus, such as Dover sole or common sole. Highly prized for its delicate flavor and firm texture, sole is a premium whitefish, particularly in European cuisine. The international trade involves careful handling and swift distribution to high-end markets and restaurants across Europe and beyond. Key fishing nations are often in Europe, supplying both local and international demand. Importers are typically gourmet seafood distributors and fine dining establishments seeking top-quality, fresh seafood.

What products fall under HS code 030223?

Whole fresh Dover sole, Chilled common sole, Whole fresh lemon sole, Whole fresh petrale sole, Wild-caught sole (chilled), Fresh European sole

What are common misclassifications for HS code 030223?

Can be confused with other flatfish like plaice (030222) or turbot (030224), or sole fillets (0304). The key is the specific 'Solea spp.' and the 'whole, fresh or chilled' form.

How is HS code 030223 structured?

HS code 030223 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (03) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (23) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.