India Shrimp Tariff Act
Sponsored By: Senator Bill Cassidy
Introduced
Summary
Targeted tariff increases on shrimp imports from India aim to protect U.S. shrimp producers and fund inspections. The bill phases duties up from 10% and $0.25/kg in 2026 to 20% and $0.50/kg in 2027, reaching 40% and $1/kg from 2028 onward.
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- U.S. shrimp producers: Raises the cost of Indian shrimp entering U.S. markets to shield domestic producers. It also requires customs to value Indian shrimp at no less than the average U.S. ex-vessel shrimp price to prevent under‑pricing.
- Importers, retailers, and consumers: Importers face both higher ad valorem rates and per‑kilogram levies across three years. The bill also creates an extra $0.10 per kilogram duty specifically to fund inspections of imported shrimp and catfish, and says new duties are added on top of any existing tariffs.
- Rules and trade implementation: Expands origin‑labeling to explicitly cover whole and sectioned cooked shrimp and crawfish and changes their treatment under USDA processed‑food rules. The U.S. Trade Representative must adjust the Schedule of Concessions to reflect the higher rates and handle most‑favored‑nation obligations; the phased increases continue after 2028 with no sunset.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Higher tariffs and inspection fees on shrimp
This bill would raise duties on certain shrimp imports from India and add an inspection fee. On enactment it would add $0.10 per kilogram for specified HTS shrimp lines. Starting January 1, 2026 those lines would face 10% ad valorem plus $0.25/kg; on January 1, 2027 they would face 20% plus $0.50/kg; on January 1, 2028 and after they would face 40% plus $1.00/kg. These charges would be in addition to any other duties. Shrimp from India would also be valued for customs at no less than the U.S. average ex-vessel shrimp price on the export date. The U.S. Trade Representative would be directed to update the U.S. WTO tariff schedule to reflect the increases. Amounts equal to collections from the $0.10/kg duty would be used to fund inspections of shrimp and catfish imports.
Country-of-origin labels for cooked shrimp
This bill would change country-of-origin labeling rules to explicitly include whole cooked shrimp, cooked shrimp sections, and crawfish. The Agriculture Secretary would have to change 7 C.F.R. 60.119 so those items are not treated as processed food for labeling. Stores and producers would need to update labels and compliance practices under the new rule.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
LA • R
Cosponsors
Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS • R
Sponsored 9/18/2025
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