Commerce drops antidumping probe on ghost shrimp shippers
Published Date: 9/28/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce started reviewing frozen shrimp imports from India for 394 companies but found some didn’t actually ship shrimp during the review period (Feb 2025–Jan 2026). So, they’re stopping the review for those companies, while continuing it for the rest. This means only companies with shrimp entries will face possible duties or changes, effective September 28, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
File Reimbursement Certificate or Risk Doubled Duties
Importers must file a certificate regarding reimbursement of antidumping duties prior to liquidation of the relevant entries in this review period under 19 CFR 351.402(f)(2). If an importer fails to file that certificate, Commerce may presume reimbursement occurred and could assess doubled antidumping duties.
Duties Assessed At Cash Deposit Rates
For the companies whose reviews are rescinded, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess antidumping duties on their appropriate entries at rates equal to the cash deposit of estimated antidumping duties required at the time of entry. Commerce intends to issue assessment instructions to CBP no earlier than 35 days after this notice's publication.
Some Companies Remain Under Review
Commerce is continuing the administrative review for the companies listed in Appendix II for the period February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. Companies in Appendix II remain subject to the review process and any resulting changes to antidumping duty assessment rates.
Review Rescinded for Listed Exporters
Commerce is rescinding the antidumping duty administrative review for the companies listed in Appendix I because they had no suspended entries of subject frozen warmwater shrimp during the period February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. This rescission is effective September 28, 2026 and applies only to the specific companies named in Appendix I.
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