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"It it ain't Louisiana Shrimp, it just ain't Louisiana"
The decal size is 9" x 3" and perfect for your vehicle window or bumper, your boat or business.
Your donation of $6.00 will get your decal mailed directly to you.
Remember, if it ain't Louisiana shrimp, it just ain't Louisiana!
News and Updates
TAA Petition filed by LSA to aid shrimp harvesters! We're making progress!
Louisiana Shrimp Association has filed a petition with the US Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of its members. As we have mentioned to you all at meetings and in previous emails, LSA has been in correspondence with the DOC pertaining to the TAA- Trade Adjustment Assistance, since January. We received a letter on Monday, March 31st from the DOC advising LSA to submit the petition for assistance and the required documents. This was filed yesterday, April 2, 2025.
Congressman Higgins Supports President Trump's America First Trade Agenda
WASHINGTON,D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement of support after President Trump announced new tariffs on imported goods, which will directly benefit America's seafood and agricultural producers.
Read the press release here: HIGGINS PRESS RELEASE
LSA Press Release:Louisiana Shrimp Association Commends the USITC Affirmative Decision "Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry"
US Shrimp Industry Injured:Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry
November 19, 2024
News Release 24-114
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-699-700, 702 , 731-TA-1660
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Indonesia that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, and Vietnam that Commerce has determined are subsidized by the governments of Ecuador, India, and Vietnam. https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2024/er1119_66150.htm
Please click the link below to view investigation timeline, documents and more information on the anti dumping investigation.
Click Here to View ITC Information
LSA Press Release October 8, 2024
Louisiana Festival Serving Imported Shrimp!
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Houston, Texas, Sept 24,2024-
Media Contact: Glenda Beasley, 512-750-5199: media@seadconsulting.com
Is Your Gulf Shrimp Actually Farm-Raised Overseas?
Click here to read the news release.
LOUISIANA CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN
NOTE: This has to be renewed each year
Under the authority of 56:303E,(1), this form may be used to qualify a Louisiana licensed commercial fisherman as "certified". An IRS registered tax preparer possessing a PIN must complete the form certifying that based upon his most recent federal income tax return that the fisherman earns at least fifty percent of his income from commercial fishing activities, and have it notorized, then mailed in to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Click here to down load the form
COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN TAX EXPEMPT FORM
Commercial fisherman may apply for a certificate of exemption from Louisiana state sales and use taxes under Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.20.
Click here to download the form
"It it ain't Louisiana Shrimp, it just ain't Louisiana"
The decal size is 9" x 3" and perfect for your vehicle window or bumper, your boat or business.
Your donation of $6.00 will get your decal mailed directly to you.
Remember, if it ain't Louisiana shrimp, it just ain't Louisiana!
News and Updates
TAA Petition filed by LSA to aid shrimp harvesters! We're making progress!
Louisiana Shrimp Association has filed a petition with the US Department of Labor (DOL) on behalf of its members. As we have mentioned to you all at meetings and in previous emails, LSA has been in correspondence with the DOC pertaining to the TAA- Trade Adjustment Assistance, since January. We received a letter on Monday, March 31st from the DOC advising LSA to submit the petition for assistance and the required documents. This was filed yesterday, April 2, 2025.
Congressman Higgins Supports President Trump's America First Trade Agenda
WASHINGTON,D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement of support after President Trump announced new tariffs on imported goods, which will directly benefit America's seafood and agricultural producers.
Read the press release here: HIGGINS PRESS RELEASE
LSA Press Release:Louisiana Shrimp Association Commends the USITC Affirmative Decision "Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry"
US Shrimp Industry Injured:Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry
November 19, 2024
News Release 24-114
Inv. No(s). 701-TA-699-700, 702 , 731-TA-1660
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam Injure U.S. Industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (USITC) today determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Indonesia that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value and imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, and Vietnam that Commerce has determined are subsidized by the governments of Ecuador, India, and Vietnam. https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2024/er1119_66150.htm
Please click the link below to view investigation timeline, documents and more information on the anti dumping investigation.
Click Here to View ITC Information
LSA Press Release October 8, 2024
Louisiana Festival Serving Imported Shrimp!
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Houston, Texas, Sept 24,2024-
Media Contact: Glenda Beasley, 512-750-5199: media@seadconsulting.com
Is Your Gulf Shrimp Actually Farm-Raised Overseas?
Click here to read the news release.
LOUISIANA CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN
NOTE: This has to be renewed each year
Under the authority of 56:303E,(1), this form may be used to qualify a Louisiana licensed commercial fisherman as "certified". An IRS registered tax preparer possessing a PIN must complete the form certifying that based upon his most recent federal income tax return that the fisherman earns at least fifty percent of his income from commercial fishing activities, and have it notorized, then mailed in to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Click here to down load the form
COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN TAX EXPEMPT FORM
Commercial fisherman may apply for a certificate of exemption from Louisiana state sales and use taxes under Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305.20.
Click here to download the form
Become Louisiana Certified
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"The primary mission of the Louisiana Seafood Certification Program is to build a unified brand
to attract consumers as well as foodservice
and seafood distribution buyers who want to be sure they’re sourcing the best-tasting seafood in the world—Louisiana Seafood."
The basic requirements along with instruction on how to apply to become a Louisiana Seafood Certified Program participant can be found here-
Louisiana Certification Program
Our Goal
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is to incorporate the participation of everyone involved in the Shrimp Industry,
and to preserve the culture and heritage
of the traditional Louisiana Shrimper.
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