Thai Shrimp Hit with Duties to Save American Seas
Published Date: 2/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that some Thai shrimp sellers sold frozen warmwater shrimp to the U.S. at unfairly low prices from February 2023 to January 2024. Because of this, certain companies will face antidumping duties starting February 20, 2026, which means they’ll have to pay extra fees to level the playing field. This helps protect U.S. shrimp businesses and keeps trade fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Assigned Antidumping Margins
Commerce found dumping for the period February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024 and assigned weighted-average dumping margins: Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Co., Ltd. — 17.38%; Thai Union Group and listed affiliates — 2.01%; Thai Royal Frozen Foods Co., Ltd. — 0.00% (de minimis); non-selected companies — 2.01%. If you import shrimp covered by these company rates, those rates are the basis for antidumping duties tied to this review.
Cash Deposit Requirements Effective Date
For shipments of subject merchandise entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the publication date (February 20, 2026), cash deposit rates will be: the company-specific rates from these final results for companies covered by this review; the most recent company-specific rate for producers/exporters covered in prior segments; producer-based rates when exporters lack a rate; and 5.34% for all other producers/exporters. These cash deposit requirements remain in effect until further notice.
Assessment, De Minimis, and Automatic Rate Rules
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will assess antidumping duties based on these final results; entries with respondent margins of zero or importer-specific assessment rates under 0.5% will be liquidated without regard to antidumping duties. Commerce’s automatic assessment rule will apply to certain unreviewed entries produced/exported by Thai Royal or Thai Union, and those entries may be liquidated at the Section 129 all-others rate of 5.34% if no rate exists for an intermediate company. Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after publication, and liquidation may be stayed if a timely summons is filed.
Importer Reimbursement Certificate Requirement
Importers must file a certificate regarding reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of relevant entries for this period of review. If an importer fails to file the certificate, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and assess double antidumping duties.
Action Aims To Protect U.S. Shrimp Businesses
Commerce states that these antidumping duties are intended to level the playing field and help protect U.S. shrimp businesses by addressing sales at less than normal value for the period February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024, with the final results applicable February 20, 2026. If you are a U.S. shrimp producer, this action is intended as a protective measure for domestic industry.
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