Increased Tariffs on Indian Shrimp: Protecting Domestic Producers and Food Safety.
This law significantly raises tariffs on shrimp imported from India between 2026 and 2028 to protect US producers from subsidized foreign competition. Citizens may see changes in shrimp prices, but food safety is enhanced through new funds dedicated to increased inspections. The law also mandates country of origin labeling for cooked shrimp products.
Key points
Tariffs on shrimp from India will gradually increase from 0% to 40% plus additional fees by 2028.
Revenue from a new $0.10/kg duty will fund increased safety inspections for imported shrimp and catfish.
Cooked shrimp and crawfish must now carry mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), improving consumer transparency.
Status:
Introduced
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