Who are ShiMo Global Group and Brothers’ Exports & Imports?
ShiMo Global Group, LLC (D/B/A: Brothers’ Exports & Imports, Bangladesh) is a harvester, producer, processor, supplier, and exporter of frozen shrimp (mainly Black Tiger and fresh water shrimps and other deep sea water fishes and seafood. We are not a broker or buyers’/sellers’ agent. We sell directly to our importers as principal. We own our own farm land, harvest, produce, and export our own brand of shrimp and seafood. Our brand name is “ShiMo” and “Tokaii”. ShiMo Global does not “spot sale” any shrimp or seafood to anyone in order to maintain its brand standard and as part of our commitment to our existing buying partners.
ShiMo Global Group (D/B/A: Brothers’ Exports & Imports), LLC is a New York based company with our sister company Brothers’ Exports & Imports based in Dhaka and Khulna, Bangladesh.
What are our brand names?
The preferred brand names of our shrimp and seafood are: “ShiMo”, and “Tokaii”. They symbolize freshness, food safety, and quality.
Can we use our company brand name on the imported shrimp and seafood?
Yes! Depending on the size of your order, long term relationship with us, as a value added service we offer “private branding” of our shrimp and seafood for our valued clients. There may be an additional charge for private branding our products. Other terms and restrictions may apply.
Do we have US FDA and EU approval for processing and exporting seafood?
Yes with its partner processing plants. All our partner and affiliate companies’ shrimp and seafood processing and packaging plants are US FDA (listed on the FDA Green Tag as approved processor and packer) and EU approved. They are also HACCP food safety regulations compliant.
What is our quality assurance and shipment guarantee policy?
We stand behind 100% on our product’s quality, safety and the shipment. If for any reason, there is any verifiable discrepancy on our part with our product, we will refund you the money.
How long does it take to import shrimp and seafood here to the USA from Bangladesh?
The time of shipment varies depending on the type of seafood, the timing of the order, port of destination, method of shipment among other causes. Generally, once an order is placed based on stock availability, we can export the shrimp at your port of destination here in the USA within 30 to 45 days.
What is the method of payment for importing shrimp and seafood from ShiMo Global?
The prefer mode of payment is L/C at sight, wire transfer, bank check and on credit (if prior arraignment is in). We guarantee the quality of our shrimp with customs’ and FDA clearance.
How much shrimp and seafood is imported from Bangladesh to the USA?
Bangladesh is the 5th largest shrimp and seafood exporting countries in the world behind, Thailand, China, India, and Mexico. Every year Bangladesh exports more than $900 million of worth of shrimp and seafood to the USA.
What is the process for importing shrimp and seafood from Bangladesh?
United States federal trading commission and other governing authorities along with Bangladeshi counterpart have made it very simple and cost effective for companies in Bangladesh to export frozen shrimp and seafood here to the USA. In order to import shrimp and seafood here to the USA, you need to deal with Bangladeshi exporters and processors who are government approved and have proper US Customs and FDA clearance (not listed on auto detention import alert) to ship seafood to the USA.
Is there any DUTY, TAX on imported shrimp and seafood to the USA from Bangladesh?
No, it’s 100% TAX FREE, thanks to the USA trading commission! Unlike other exporting nations, there is NO DUTY or TAX on imported shrimp and seafood from Bangladesh. However, there may be processing and handling fee and tax for any shrimp and seafood that lands in America. For more information please visit the US Customs and Border Patrol’s website: www.cpb.gov
What type of seafood can be imported to the USA?
From Bangladesh, various types of shrimps and seafood can be imported to the USA. Some of the most notable seafoods (besides farmed and fresh water shrimp) are: Tilapia, Cod, Indian Salmon, Red Snapper, Crab, Catfish, etc.
What is shrimp farming?
Shrimp farming is a commercial, aqua-cultural process for harvesting, producing marine shrimp for human consumption.
Why is fish great for health?
Fish is a high-protein, low-fat diet that provides a wide range of health benefit. For example substantial quantity of Omega 3 fatty acids is found in fish products, which is great for human health and diet.
What is the difference between Shrimp and Prawn?
Shrimp and prawn is not exactly the same thing. However, they are closely related, belonging to the same order of seafood (Decapoda). Both of them grow in marine, farm, estuarine and freshwater environments. For more information or to read on it in further details, please visit the following link: http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/Infosheets/10295.pdf
Is it okay to eat shrimp as part of a low fat diet?
Shrimp is by far the most craved seafood. Unfortunately there is misconception among people that shrimp is high in cholesterol so must be avoided. Fortunately for shrimp lover, this is not at all true. Unlike the traditional high cholesterol foods, shrimp is actually low in saturated fat count and total fat count. Recent research has shown that dietary cholesterol alone don’t raise blood pressure or blood cholesterol, it’s the foods that are high in saturated fat that cause high blood cholesterol in human body. So relax, enjoy, and indulge yourself with all you can eat shrimp.
What percentage of shrimp eaten in the United States is imported?
Approximately 90% of the shrimp consumed here in the USA is imported from overseas.
Is shrimp fat free?
No, generally shrimp is not fat free, however, farm raised shrimp tends to be fat free cause they are raised and produced in a highly controlled environment and the shrimp is fed high protein diet.
What is the most consumed seafood in America?
Shrimp (Prawn) is by far the most craved, and consumed seafood in America presently. It replaced Tuna a long time ago as the staple seafood in America.
What should you look for when shopping for shrimp?
First look for freshness by checking its smell, then look at the end of the shrimp right before its tail. Make sure the shell is in tact, firm and close to the shrimp’s body. You can always check quality and freshness of shrimp by de-veining it with a knife (if allowed). Once purchased place the shrimp or seafood on ice, in the refrigerator or in the freezer to ensure the freshness and taste.
What is the life cycle of shrimp?
Shrimp is typically breed, harvested, and matured in wild marine and inland farm habitat. A female shrimp (prawn) can lay anywhere between 50,000 to 1 million eggs. The laid eggs are then hatched into naupil (A nauplius is the first larva of crustaceans) within 24 hours. These naupil feed on egg yolk reserves and matures through various larval stages to a full grown adult shrimp within 12 days of birth.
