Preliminary Determination in the AD Investigation of Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia
Preliminary Determination in the Antidumping Duty (AD) Investigation of Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia
Preliminary Dumping Rates
Ecuador
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate | Cash Deposit Rate(Adjusted for Subsidy Offset) |
|---|---|---|
| Sociedad Nacional de Galápagos C.A. / Marina del Rey | 10.58% | 10.58% |
| Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. / Tropical Packing Ecuador Tropack S.A. | 1.54% (de minimis)* | N/A |
| All Others | 10.58% | 10.18% |
* de minimis = less than 2%
Indonesia
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping Rate |
|---|---|
| PT Bahari Makmur Sejati | 0.00% |
| PT First Marine Seafoods / PT Khom Foods | 6.30% |
| All Others | 6.30% |
Case Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Petitions Filed | October 25, 2023 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | November 14, 2023 |
| ITC Preliminary Determination | December 11, 2023 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | May 23, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determination | October 4, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determination* | November 18, 2024 |
| Issuance of Order** | November 25, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
* 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 U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Import Statistics:
| Ecuador | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (KG) | 120,784,034 | 7,211,667 | 10,186,456 |
| Value (USD) | $623,023,982 | $958,242,924 | $1,461,381,411 |
| 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 |
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 preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigation, are 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 and A-560-842 for Ecuador and Indonesia, respectively.
- To date, Commerce maintains 676 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.