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Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

Detected July 28, 2026 · in Small Cross-Border Importers

New import restrictions on fish and fish products under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) require importers to certify that their products meet U.S. marine mammal protection standards. This affects all fish and fish product imports, including those from China and other countries.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Small cross-border importers of fish and fish products, including those sourcing from China and other countries. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective 30 days from publication in Federal Register (likely mid-2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Importers must now provide certification that fish and fish products were harvested in compliance with U.S. MMPA standards, or face exclusion from entry.

Who it affects

Small cross-border importers of fish and fish products, including those sourcing from China and other countries.

What you must do

Obtain and submit MMPA certification for each shipment of fish or fish products, or switch to certified suppliers.

Deadline

Effective 30 days from publication in Federal Register (likely mid-2026).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-15294/implementation-of-fish-and-fish-product-import-provisions-of-the-marine-mammal-protection-act

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