SIMP
The US Seafood Import Monitoring Program requires detailed sourcing information to clear customs for a substantial percentage of wild-caught and aquaculture seafood entering the United States. With a government audit failure rate of over 50%, streamlined data screening can be a huge help.
Russian Imports Ban
The US prohibits imports of Russian-origin seafood, including products harvested by Russian vessels but exported from another country.
TTVP / 370
The Tuna Tracking and Verification Program requires detailed import filing and records retention for certain tuna imports.
Shrimp Imports Program / Section 609
The Section 609 Shrimp Imports Program bans imports of wild-caught shrimp from fisheries known to harm sea turtles.
Certificate of Admissibility
The Certificate of Admissibility is the current limited implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act Imports Rule and bans seafood imports from fisheries known to harm endangered species. Potentially affected imports must include special government-issued paperwork.
HMS
The Atlantic Highly Migratory Species International Trade Program requires specific data and records for certain tuna, swordfish and shark imports.
AMLR
The Antarctic Living Marine Resources Program requires pre-approval of certain toothfish and krill imports to the United States and has a specific suite of import data filing requirements that, in missing, cause the import to be rejected.