This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill aims to increase tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India over a three-year period, starting at 10% in 2024 and rising to 40% by 2026. It also eliminates the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>India Shrimp Tariff Act</strong></p><p>This bill addresses shrimp imports from India, including by phasing in an increased rate of duty for shrimp and prawns originating from India.</p><p>Specifically, the bill requires the general rate of duty for shrimp and prawns originating from India to be (1) 10% for 2024, (2) 20% for 2025, and (2) 40% for 2026 and after. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative must take the necessary steps to modify the Schedule of Concessions to accommodate the increase in the rate of duty applicable under this bill. (Each World Trade Organization member country has its own Schedule of Concessions on goods. These schedules are legal instruments that describe the treatment a member country must provide to the trade of other members.)</p><p>Additionally, the bill eliminates the exemption of cooked shrimp and crawfish (both cooked whole and in sections) from country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements. (COOL is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, to notify their customers of information regarding the source of certain foods.) Further, the Department of Agriculture must modify its regulations to ensure that these cooked products are not considered processed food items.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Gradually increases tariffs on shrimp and prawns imported from India from 10% in 2024 to 40% by 2026
Removes the exemption for cooked shrimp and crawfish from country-of-origin labeling requirements
Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to modify the Schedule of Concessions to accommodate the tariff increase
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would impact Indian shrimp exporters and U.S. consumers who purchase shrimp products. The increased tariffs could lead to higher prices for shrimp in the U.S. market. Domestic shrimp producers in the U.S. may also benefit from the reduced competition from Indian imports.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2979, 119th Congress (2025). "PHMSA Voluntary Information Sharing Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2979
