The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially issued a partial rescission of its administrative review regarding the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India for the 2025-2026 period.
According to a Federal Register notice published on September 28, Commerce removed 285 companies from the proceeding after concluding that these specific exporters had no suspended entries of subject merchandise in the U.S. during the Period of Review (POR).
Key Details for Importers & Buyers
- Original Scope: The administrative review – initially launched on March 31, 2026 – originally covered 393 Indian producers and exporters following review requests submitted in February.
- Period of Review (POR): February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
- Reason for Rescission: Commerce verified that the 285 rescinded firms did not have subject merchandise entered into U.S. customs under suspended liquidation during the 12-month period.
- Remaining Entities: The administrative review will proceed for the remaining active Indian exporters and suppliers covered under the original proceeding.
For California seafood importers, wholesalers, and food service suppliers sourcing frozen warmwater shrimp from India:
- Administrative Clarity: The removal of non-shipping or inactive entries narrows the scope of the administrative review, helping clear administrative backlogs at the federal level.
- Duty Rate Stability: Importers sourcing from the 285 rescinded firms face less uncertainty regarding retroactive duty adjustments for the 2025–2026 period.
- Compliance Focus: CFSI recommends that members consult with their U.S. Customs brokers and suppliers to verify whether their primary Indian exporters remain under active review or fall within the rescinded list before finalizing upcoming shipment entries.