Shrimp duties get a tiny bureaucratic tweak from Commerce
Published Date: 9/14/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed some small mistakes in the review of countervailing duties on frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador for 2022. This update affects shrimp exporters and importers by confirming the corrected duty rates starting September 14, 2026. These changes ensure fair trade and accurate fees for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
CBP Cash Deposits Required at Amended Rates
Following publication on September 14, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties at the amended rates (15.18% for Empacadora del Pacifico S.A. and 2.23% for Nirsa/Procesadora Posorja S.A.) on shipments entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after that publication date. These cash deposit requirements remain in effect until further notice.
Corrected Subsidy Rates for Two Exporters
Commerce corrected two ministerial errors and set final countervailable subsidy rates for the 2022 review period: Empacadora del Pacifico S.A. (Edpacif) is 15.18 percent ad valorem (changed from 15.17 percent), and Nirsa S.A./Procesadora Posorja S.A. is 2.23 percent ad valorem (changed from 2.21 percent). These amended rates apply to the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 and are reflected in the amended final results published September 14, 2026.
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