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International trade · 27/10/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Department of State Lifts Shrimp Import Ban from Spencer Gulf in Southern Australia

Summary

The US Department of State has exempted shrimp harvested in the Spencer Gulf of southern Australia from a ban on imports due to concerns over incidental sea turtle catch, allowing the importation of shrimp from this region.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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