A bill to increase the rate of duty on shrimp originating from India, and for other purposes.

This bill, titled the India Shrimp Tariff Act, would significantly raise the United States’ tariffs on shrimp imported from India in a phased manner and add a separate per-kilogram duty. Over three years (2026–2028 and beyond), the bill would increase duties on specific shrimp HTS subheadings linked to imports from India, substituting lower existing rates with higher staged rates (starting at 10% general rate and $0.25 per kg in 2026, rising to 40% and $1 per kg by 2028). In addition, it imposes a new $0.10 per kilogram duty on those same shrimp imports, with revenue earmarked to fund inspections of shrimp and catfish. The bill also tightens U.S. customs valuation for Indian shrimp (mandating a minimum value equal to the average U.S. ex-vessel price) and adds country-of-origin labeling requirements for cooked shrimp and crawfish, including cooking sections. It directs the U.S. Trade Representative to adjust the Schedule of Concessions to reflect the tariff increases and contemplates aspects of WTO compatibility. The overall aim is to shield U.S. shrimp producers from subsidized Indian competition, while funding greater inspection and labeling clarity.