India Shrimp Tariff Act
S 2979 (India Shrimp Tariff Act) phases in higher tariffs on shrimp imports from India over three years to increase competitiveness for U.S. shrimp producers. Starting in 2024, the duty for covered shrimp products rises from 0% to 10% (column 1) and from 0¢/kg to 25¢/kg (column 2), increasing to 40% and $1/kg by 2026. This directly affects Indian shrimp exporters, who will face higher import costs, while U.S. producers aim to reduce competition from subsidized Indian imports. The bill also requires country-of-origin labeling for cooked shrimp and crawfish to clarify product sources.
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Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 28, 2023
Last action Sep 28, 2023
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Sep 28, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 28, 2023
Senate · Introduced
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Bill Cassidy
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