India Shrimp Tariff Act
Congress Proposes Phased-In Tariffs on Shrimp From India and New Origin Labels for Cooked Shrimp
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would phase in new import tariffs on shrimp from India: 10% in 2026, 20% in 2027, and 40% starting in 2028.
- The bill also adds an extra $0.10 per kilogram duty on certain shrimp imports, on top of the phased-in tariffs and any other duties already owed.
- It would change country-of-origin labeling so cooked shrimp and crawfish sold in the U.S. must be labeled with where they came from, not treated as a “processed” exemption.
- The bill tells the President to use the money raised by the extra $0.10 per kilogram duty to fund more inspections of imported shrimp and catfish for safety issues.
- For everyday shoppers, this could mean higher prices for shrimp from India and clearer labels at stores and restaurants; for U.S. shrimpers, it aims to reduce cheaper import competition.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Local reporting on the bill’s phased tariff schedule, the extra $0.10/kg duty for inspections, and cooked shrimp/crawfish origin-labeling changes.
General Tariffs Can Change, India Shrimp Tariff Act Offers Long-Term Solution
Industry-group coverage summarizing the bill’s phased duties, added per‑kilogram duty for inspections, and cooked shrimp/crawfish COOL expansion.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
India Shrimp Tariff Act
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