Bills · S 2868
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2868Foreign Trade and International Finance
India Shrimp Tariff Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the cost of a popular food item for many Americans. If passed, you might see higher prices for shrimp, especially the varieties commonly imported from India. It also affects the livelihoods of people involved in the U.S. shrimp industry, from those who catch or farm shrimp to those who process and sell it, by trying to level the playing field against foreign competition.
Furthermore, the bill touches on broader trade policy by increasing tariffs on a specific country and product. This could have implications for international trade relations between the U.S. and India, potentially leading to retaliatory measures. The country-of-origin labeling change also empowers consumers to make more informed choices about where their food comes from, addressing concerns about safety, environmental practices, and support for domestic industries.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the general duty (tax) rate on certain types of shrimp from India to 10% in 2026, 20% in 2027, and 40% in 2028 and thereafter.
This significantly raises the cost of importing Indian shrimp, making it less competitive with domestically produced shrimp.
PROVISION 02
Increases the duty (tax) rate on other specific types of shrimp from India to 25 cents/kg in 2026, 50 cents/kg in 2027, and $1/kg in 2028 and thereafter.
This imposes specific per-kilogram taxes on certain shrimp products, increasing their import cost.
PROVISION 03
Requires shrimp imported from India to be valued for customs purposes at no less than the average price of U.S. domestic shrimp on the date of exportation.
This provision aims to prevent Indian shrimp from being valued artificially low for import, ensuring a baseline price that reflects domestic market conditions.
PROVISION 04
Amends existing law to expand country of origin labeling requirements to include cooked shrimp and crawfish.
This ensures consumers know where their cooked shrimp and crawfish come from, providing more transparency about the food they purchase.
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2 EVENTSSEP 18
Introduced in Senate
SEP 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2868
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2868Foreign Trade and International Finance
India Shrimp Tariff Act
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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