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S. 5613

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A bill to increase the rate of duty on shrimp originating from Ecuador, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced
September 30, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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The Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act would gradually increase tariffs on shrimp imported from Ecuador starting in 2027, with rates rising from 10 percent in 2027 to 20 percent in 2028 and finally to 40 percent from 2029 onward. The bill also adds an additional 10-cent per kilogram duty on shrimp imports across the board, with revenues dedicated to funding inspections of imported shrimp and catfish. Additionally, the legislation requires that cooked shrimp and crawfish be labeled with their country of origin, removing them from exemptions that currently apply to most processed foods. The bill affects importers and consumers of shrimp products in the United States, potentially raising prices for these goods, while primarily targeting Ecuador as the largest source of U.S. shrimp imports.

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