Initiation of AD and CVD investigations of Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Multiple Countries
Commerce Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) investigations of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam).
Alleged Dumping Margins
| Country | Dumping Margins |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | 9.55 - 25.82% |
| Indonesia | 26.13 - 33.95% |
Alleged Subsidies Rates
| Country | Subsidy Rates |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | Above de minimis* |
| India | Above de minimis* |
| Indonesia | Above de minimis* |
| Vietnam | Above de minimis* |
* de minimis = less than 1% for developed countries, less than 2% for developing countries
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATIONS | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | October 25, 2023 | October 25, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | November 14, 2023 | November 14, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination* | December 11, 2023 | December 11, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | April 2, 2024 | January 18, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | June 17, 2024 | April 2, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination** | August 1, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | August 8, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Act. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
* If the International Trade Commission (ITC) makes a negative preliminary determination of injury, then the corresponding AD/CVD investigation(s) will be terminated.
** This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| Ecuador | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 120,784,034 | 177,592,689 | 191,336,456 |
| Value (USD) | $751,319,529 | $1,319,205,859 | $1,435,206,138 |
| India | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 270,489,085 | 339,249,031 | 301,665,803 |
| Value (USD) | $2,327,252,331 | $2,952,490,962 | $2,735,705,599 |
| Indonesia | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 145,914,035 | 150,599,111 | 139,538,956 |
| Value (USD) | $1,320,948,672 | $1,400,354,851 | $1,400,352,373 |
| Vietnam | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (kg) | 54,045,058 | 73,355,461 | 51,200,829 |
| Value (USD) | $599,425,277 | $851,362,219 | $645,170,500 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 0306.17.0003, 0306.17.0004, 0306.17.0005, 0306.17.0006, 0306.17.0007, 0306.17.0008, 0306.17.0009, 0306.17.0010, 0306.17.0011, 0306.17.0012, 0306.17.0013, 0306.17.0014, 0306.17.0015, 0306.17.0016, 0306.17.0017, 0306.17.0018, 0306.17.0019, 0306.17.0020, 0306.17.0021, 0306.17.0022, 0306.17.0023, 0306.17.0024, 0306.17.0025, 0306.17.0026, 0306.17.0027, 0306.17.0028, 0306.17.0029, 0306.17.0040, 0306.17.0041, 0306.17.0042, 1605.21.1030, and 1605.29.1010).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is American Shrimp Processors Association (Port Arthur, TX).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of initiation FAQs.
- The alleged subsidy programs include provisions of goods or services for less than adequate remuneration, preferential lending, export credit programs, tax programs, grant programs, and other subsidies. For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations, is on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers A-331-805, C-331-806, C-533-921, A-560-842, C-560-843, and C-552-838.
- To date, Commerce maintains 672 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.