United States Seafood Market Overview
The US is the world's second-largest seafood importer. The FDA enforces strict labeling, traceability and contaminant rules. SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program) compliance is required for shrimp, tuna, crab and several other species. BAP certification is highly valued by US retailers and foodservice buyers.
Thailand is a top supplier of canned tuna, frozen shrimp and prepared seafood to the US foodservice and retail markets.
Shipping Frozen Seafood from Thailand to United States
We ship reefer containers from Bangkok and Laem Chabang ports in Thailand to all major United States ports. Reefer transit is approximately 18-30 days maintaining -18°C cold chain throughout.
Destination Ports in United States
- ⚓Los Angeles / Long Beach
- ⚓Oakland
- ⚓New York / Newark
- ⚓Houston
- ⚓Savannah
Reefer Lines Serving United States
MaerskMSCCMA CGMONEEvergreen
Seafood Products Preferred in United States
Top Products
- • Frozen shrimp
- • Tuna loins
- • Tilapia
- • Crabmeat
- • Surimi
- • Lobster tails
Common Packaging
- • Master cartons
- • Retail-ready 1lb / 2lb consumer bags
- • Foodservice 5lb
Import Requirements for United States
- 📋FDA Prior Notice + Facility Registration
- 📋SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program) compliance
- 📋BAP / ASC / MSC certification preferred
- 📋Health Certificate from Thai DOF
- 📋Country of Origin labeling (COOL)
- 📋FDA-compliant nutrition label for retail
FAQ — Seafood Import to United States
What seafood does Hanuman Seafood export to United States?
We export the full range of frozen seafood to United States: vannamei and black tiger shrimp (raw, cooked, peeled, breaded), tuna (skipjack, yellowfin — loins, steaks, canned), squid, octopus, surimi-based products, tilapia and crab. All products are HACCP, BAP and ASC certified where applicable.
How long does shipping seafood from Thailand to United States take?
Ocean transit from Bangkok / Laem Chabang to Los Angeles / Long Beach is approximately 18-30 days in reefer containers. We ship via Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen. Total lead time from PO to port arrival is typically 25-50 days including production.
Which ports do you ship to in United States?
We ship to all major United States reefer ports: Los Angeles / Long Beach, Oakland, New York / Newark, Houston, Savannah. Los Angeles / Long Beach is the most common destination for seafood reefer containers.
What documents are required to import seafood into United States?
Standard import documentation for United States: FDA Prior Notice + Facility Registration; SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program) compliance; BAP / ASC / MSC certification preferred; Health Certificate from Thai DOF; Country of Origin labeling (COOL); FDA-compliant nutrition label for retail. We provide all export-side documentation including health certificates, COA and traceability records.
What is the minimum order for seafood to United States?
Standard MOQ is 1 x 40ft reefer container (~25 MT depending on species and packaging). For LCL we accept from 1 MT for stock items. We can combine multiple SKUs in one container.