Frozen And Canned Warmwater Shrimp — India — A-533-840

A measure labeled “Frozen and Canned Warmwater Shrimp” and identified as AD/CVD concerns imports of shrimp products that may fall within a defined product scope. AD means antidumping: the government may impose an additional duty when covered merchandise from specified countries is sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. CVD means countervailing duty: an additional duty may apply when covered merchandise benefits from certain government subsidies. These duties are separate from ordinary customs duty and other import charges.

The measure typically affects importers, exporters, producers, and related parties handling the covered shrimp from the countries and product descriptions identified in the official scope. Product coverage depends on technical details—not just the commercial name—including whether the shrimp is frozen or canned, its species, processing, presentation, and any stated exclusions. An importer should determine the correct tariff classification, often called the HTSUS classification, and then compare the product facts with the measure’s scope. If covered, the importer may face additional filing, deposit, recordkeeping, and later duty-assessment obligations. Customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be appropriate when the scope is unclear.

What to check

• Confirm the product’s species, condition, processing, packaging, and country of origin; do not rely only on the product name or invoice description.
• Identify the correct HTSUS classification, but also read the measure’s written product scope and exclusions because tariff codes alone may not decide coverage.
• Check whether the exporting country and parties involved are listed in the applicable AD/CVD measure, including any company-specific treatment or certification requirements.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel to confirm entry-document, cash-deposit, bond, and importer-of-record responsibilities before importing potentially covered merchandise.
• Keep product specifications, purchase records, origin documents, supplier statements, and classification analysis in case Customs or the administering authority reviews the entry.