More Duties on Ecuador's Frozen Shrimp—Trade Drama Continues
Published Date: 8/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain producers/exporters of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Commerce assigns subsidy rates to Ecuadorian shrimp exporters
Commerce found that certain producers/exporters of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador received countervailable subsidies for January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and assigned net subsidy rates of 15.17% for Empacadora del Pacifico S.A., 2.21% for Nirsa S.A./Procesadora Posorja S.A., and 2.25% for Productos Perecibles y Mariscos S.A.
CBP to collect cash deposits on Ecuador shrimp shipments
Beginning on the date of this notice (August 6, 2026), U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties on shipments of the subject frozen warmwater shrimp from the companies covered by this review at the rates shown: 15.17%, 2.21%, and 2.25%. These cash deposit requirements will apply to entries or withdrawals for consumption on or after August 6, 2026 and will remain in effect until further notice.
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