The India Shrimp Tariff Act would gradually increase tariffs on shrimp imported from India, starting at 10% in 2026, rising to 20% in 2027, and reaching 40% by 2028, with a per-kilogram fee structure as well. The bill aims to protect U.S. shrimp producers, who currently account for less than 10% of American shrimp consumption, by arguing that Indian shrimp are heavily subsidized and produced with lower environmental and labor standards. The legislation also requires country-of-origin labeling for cooked shrimp and crawfish, establishes a $0.10-per-kilogram fee on all shrimp imports to fund FDA inspections, and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to modify international trade agreements to accommodate these new duties. No specific funding amount is allocated beyond the user fees collected from tariffs, and the phased implementation begins January 1, 2026.
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