Shrimp Traders Face Another Ten-Minute Federal Form in Routine Renewal
Published Date: 11/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of State wants to keep collecting info from shrimp exporters and importers to make sure trade rules are followed. They’re asking for public feedback by January 8, 2027, before renewing this paperwork, which takes about 10 minutes per form. This affects around 3,000 businesses and helps keep shrimp trade fair and smooth without adding new costs.
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Mandatory DS-2031 filings for shrimp trade
If you export or import shrimp to the United States, you must complete form DS-2031 (Shrimp Exporter's/Importer's Declaration). The Department estimates about 3,000 respondents and 10,000 responses, with an average time of 10 minutes per response and a total estimated burden of 1,666 hours; responding is mandatory and this notice seeks renewal (OMB Control Number 1405-0095).
Three‑year retention and presentation requirement
Importers must present the DS-2031 at the U.S. port of entry and retain the completed form for three years after entry. During that three‑year period the importer must make the DS-2031 available to U.S. Customs and Border Protection or the Department of State upon request.
Documents compliance with sea‑turtle protection law
The DS-2031 is used to document shrimp imports under Section 609 of Public Law 101-162, which prohibits entry into the United States of shrimp harvested in ways that are harmful to sea turtles. Respondents (exporters, importers, and under certain conditions a harvesting-country government official) must complete the form to show compliance.
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