AD ORDER China A-570-893 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from China (A-570-893)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

Certain frozen warmwater shrimp from China may fall within the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order under case number A-570-893.

Case snapshot

Product	Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-893 (AD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

A-570-893 (AD)	Federal Register: 2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

This educational explainer covers the U.S. antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from China, identified by case number A-570-893. This is an AD order only; no separate countervailing (CVD) case number is provided here. Importers of frozen shrimp of Chinese origin should verify whether their goods may be covered.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•Frozen warmwater shrimp and prawns that may include raw, head-on or head-off forms
•Frozen warmwater shrimp that may include peeled or unpeeled product
•Frozen warmwater shrimp that may include shell-on or deveined product
•Frozen warmwater shrimp that may include tail-on or tail-off forms
•Frozen warmwater shrimp that may include cooked or otherwise processed product still meeting the scope
•Frozen warmwater shrimp sold in various package sizes or counts per pound
•Frozen warmwater shrimp regardless of whether individually quick frozen or block frozen

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?Certain dusted, breaded, or battered shrimp preparations may fall outside the scope depending on scope language
?Coldwater shrimp species may commonly be outside this warmwater order
?Certain canned or shelf-stable shrimp products may be outside scope
?Fresh (never frozen) shrimp may commonly be outside the order
?Certain further-processed or value-added shrimp products may be excluded depending on Commerce's written scope

Scope control: Any HTS codes are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and processed, prepared, or repackaged shrimp may still be covered depending on that scope.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and food processors sourcing frozen warmwater shrimp or prawns of Chinese origin, including those buying through intermediaries or repackagers.

What the duty means

AD duties are collected as cash deposits at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is NOT an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. Only an AD order (A-570-893) is provided here; no CVD deposit is indicated.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice description and confirm the exact product form and species.
☐Collect product photos, spec sheets, and count/size details for screening.
☐Document the material composition and processing (raw, cooked, breaded, peeled, etc.).
☐Identify the intended use and product form to compare against Commerce's written scope.
☐Obtain country-of-origin support, including harvest and processing locations.
☐Record the manufacturer and exporter names, and verify the specific producer/exporter combination.
☐Determine the tentative HTS classification for screening only, not as proof of scope.
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel rather than relying only on supplier statements.
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing.

Risks to watch

⚠Possible circumvention or transshipment findings where shrimp is routed through third countries to disguise Chinese origin.
⚠Possible scope inquiries if the product form is borderline (e.g., breaded or further-processed shrimp).
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination may result in an incorrect or higher deposit rate.
⚠Misdeclaration of origin, form, or scope may lead to penalties, retroactive duties, and enforcement action.

The same frozen warmwater shrimp product may be subject to separate orders from other countries — related proceedings exist for India, Thailand, and Vietnam — so each origin should be reviewed independently without any attempt to evade duties.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on frozen warmwater shrimp from China?

There is a U.S. antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from China under case number A-570-893. Whether your specific goods are covered depends on Commerce's written scope, and importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, entries must be declared, and rates can change through administrative reviews, so confirm the current rate before filing.

Are parts or unassembled frozen shrimp covered?

Shrimp is not typically assembled, but various product forms — peeled, deveined, cooked, or otherwise processed — may still be covered depending on Commerce's scope; importers should verify each form.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are frozen warmwater shrimp or prawns of Chinese origin; separate review needed for breaded or further-processed products, repackaged goods, blends, and any third-country processing.

Bottom line: Certain frozen warmwater shrimp from China may be covered by AD case A-570-893; confirm scope, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2026-02 FR notice 2026-02082 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-07