Ecuador Shrimp Taxes Get Partial Review Overhaul Amid Dropouts
Published Date: 3/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce reviewed special taxes on frozen shrimp from Ecuador for a few companies that asked for it. Two companies dropped out, so the review now focuses on four. This could change how much extra tax those shrimp producers pay, with results starting March 10, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates Announced
Commerce preliminarily found estimated net countervailable subsidy rates for specific Ecuadorian shrimp producers: Empacadora del Pacifico S.A. and affiliates 13.73% ad valorem; Nirsa S.A. and Procesadora Posorja S.A. 2.18% ad valorem; Productos Perecibles y Mariscos S.A. and affiliates 0.28% ad valorem (de minimis). These preliminary results are part of the expedited review covering January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 and are published March 10, 2026.
CBP Cash Deposits to Be Collected
When Commerce issues the final results of this expedited review, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be instructed to collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the rates shown above on shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of publication of the final results. Commerce says these cash deposit requirements, when imposed, will remain in effect until further notice.
Two Companies Removed From Review
Commerce rescinded the expedited review for Natluk S.A. and Exportadora Total Seafood S.A. because each withdrew their request before May 5, 2025. The expedited review continues for the other firms that requested review.
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