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CSMS # 69054058 - National Marine Fisheries Service Lifts Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Restrictions for Suriname
On June 22, 2026, The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) issued comparability findings for the fisheries of Suriname. This action lifts the seafood import restrictions on these nations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Import Provisions (https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-12494).
As a result, effective June 22, 2026, NOAA Fisheries no longer requires a Certification of Admissibility (COA) to accompany imports from Suriname. However, a COA may still be required if the products are processed in another nation with import restrictions under the MMPA.
Questions on these import prohibitions can be directed to NOAA Fisheries at one of the following emails:
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For information relating to the MMPA Import Provisions, comparability finding determinations, and affected fish products, contact MMPA.LOFF@noaa.gov.
Related Message Number(s): CSMS# 67590021, CSMS# 67055632
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