# 119-s-2868: India Shrimp Tariff Act

119-s-2868, India Shrimp Tariff Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2868
- Congress: 119
- Title: India Shrimp Tariff Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Targeted tariff increases on shrimp imports from India** aim to protect U.S. shrimp producers and fund inspections. The bill phases duties up from 10% and $0.25/kg in 2026 to 20% and $0.50/kg in 2027, reaching 40% and $1/kg from 2028 onward. - U.S. shrimp producers: Raises the cost of Indian shrimp entering U.S. markets to shield domestic producers. It also requires customs to value Indian shrimp at no less than the average U.S. ex-vessel shrimp price to prevent under‑pricing. - Importers, retailers, and consumers: Importers face both higher ad valorem rates and per‑kilogram levies across three years. The bill also creates an extra $0.10 per kilogram duty specifically to fund inspections of imported shrimp and catfish, and says new duties are added on top of any existing tariffs. - Rules and trade implementation: Expands origin‑labeling to explicitly cover whole and sectioned cooked shrimp and crawfish and changes their treatment under USDA processed‑food rules. The U.S. Trade Representative must adjust the Schedule of Concessions to reflect the higher rates and handle most‑favored‑nation obligations; the phased increases continue after 2028 with no sunset.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Higher tariffs and inspection fees on shrimp: mixed, medium. This bill would raise duties on certain shrimp imports from India and add an inspection fee. On enactment it would add $0.10 per kilogram for specified HTS shrimp lines. Starting January 1, 2026 those lines would face 10% ad valorem plus $0.25/kg; on January 1, 2027 they would face 20% plus $0.50/k…
- Country-of-origin labels for cooked shrimp: mixed, low. This bill would change country-of-origin labeling rules to explicitly include whole cooked shrimp, cooked shrimp sections, and crawfish. The Agriculture Secretary would have to change 7 C.F.R. 60.119 so those items are not treated as processed food for labeling. Stores and producers would need to u…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2868 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2868)

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- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2465)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
- [119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3257)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2868 (as of 2026-04-21).