Increases duty on shrimp from Ecuador and modifies processed food item definition.

The bill increases the duty on shrimp from Ecuador in phases, starting at 20% in 2027, then 40% in 2028, and finally 50¢/kg in 2029. It also modifies the definition of processed food items to exclude certain cooked shrimp and crawfish. The duties collected will fund inspections of shrimp and catfish imports. The changes must comply with U.S. international trade obligations.

Increases duty on shrimp from Ecuador and modifies processed food item definition.

The bill increases the duty on shrimp from Ecuador in phases, starting at 20% in 2027, then 40% in 2028, and finally 50¢/kg in 2029. It also modifies the definition of processed food items to exclude certain cooked shrimp and crawfish. The duties collected will fund inspections of shrimp and catfish imports. The changes must comply with U.S. international trade obligations.