International trade · 25/10/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam - New Import Regulations
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a new rule to regulate the importation of frozen warmwater shrimp from China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The move aims to prevent the spread of a shrimp disease that could have significant economic impacts on the U.S. seafood industry.