State Department Seeking Comments on Shrimp Importer Form
The State Department is seeking comments on the form documenting shrimp imports, said a Federal Register notice to be published March 12. The form, DS-2301, is filled out by shrimp exporters and government officials in countries that export shrimp to…
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the U.S., and used to prohibit the import of shrimp harvested in a way harmful to sea turtles, the notice said. The form is retained by the importer for three years, and available to State or CBP. Comments on the form are due May 13. They can be submitted to DS2031@state.gov or by mail to the Office of Marine Conservation (OES/OMC), Attn: Section 609 Program, 2201 C Street, NW, Room 2758, Washington, DC, 20520.