Frozen warm water shrimp - The US investigates anti-subsidy measure

01/12/2023 05:53 - 940 Views

On November 21, 2023, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the initiation of an anti-subsidy investigation (CTC) on frozen warm water shrimp products imported from a number of countries, including Vietnam.

I. Relevant information:

1. Initiation date: November 21, 2023

2. Investigated goods: Frozen warm water shrimp under HS codes 0306.17, 1605.21 and 1605.29.

3. Investigation period:

- Subsidy investigation period: 2022

- Injury investigation period: from 2020 to the first half of 2023

4. Petitioner: American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA)

5. Preliminary Conclusion:

On April 1, 2024, USDOC concluded that there was a subsidy, subsidy range: 2.84%-196.41%

6. Final Conclusion

On December 26, 2024, USDOC decided to impose official anti-subsidy tax, provisional tax rate:
- Vietnam: 2.84-221.82%
- India: 5.63-5.87%
- Ecuador: 3.57-4.41%
- Indonesia: 0-3.9%

II. Case calendar:

Date (D/M/Y)	Timeline
21/11/2023	Investigation initiation notice
01/04/2024	USDOC concluded that there was a subsidy, subsidy range: 2.84%-196.41%
26/12/2024	Decision to impose official anti-subsidy tax, provisional tax rate: - Vietnam: 2.84-221.82% - India: 5.63-5.87% - Ecuador: 3.57-4.41% - Indonesia: 0-3.9%