U.S. Extends Duty-Free Access for Israeli Agricultural Products Through 2026
Trade Update • Jan. 2, 2026
Key Points
- Duty-free tariff-rate quotas for Israeli agricultural products extend through December 31, 2026.
- The extension applies to Chapter 99 agricultural provisions under the U.S.–Israel FTA.
- Calendar year 2026 quota volumes are now formally set in the HTSUS.
- Multiple technical HTSUS corrections affect U.S.–Singapore, U.S.–Korea, EU, AGOA, timber, and vehicle tariff provisions.
- Most agricultural changes take effect January 1, 2026, with certain technical fixes retroactive to October and November 2025.
On December 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation extending U.S. tariff-rate quota access for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026. The action preserves duty-free treatment under the U.S.–Israel Free Trade Area while permanent revisions to the 2004 agricultural agreement await implementation. The proclamation also corrects several technical and conforming errors in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, including tariff classification rules, rules of origin, and Chapter 99 cross-references tied to recent reciprocal tariff actions.
Duty-Free Access Through Dec. 31, 2026
Pursuant to section 4(b) of the USIFTA Implementation Act, the proclamation extends duty-free treatment for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026. Annex I of the proclamation sets the updated tariff-rate quota quantities and effective period for these products.
U.S.–Israel Agricultural Quotas for 2026
Effective for eligible Israeli agricultural products entered on or after 12:01 a.m. ET January 1, 2026, and before 11:59 p.m. ET December 31, 2026, the HTSUS reflects the following quantities:
- U.S. Note 3: 466,000 kilograms
- U.S. Note 4: 1,304,000 kilograms
- U.S. Note 5: 1,534,000 kilograms
- U.S. Note 6: 131,000 kilograms
- U.S. Note 7: 707,000 kilograms
For more information, including tariff‑rate limits, filing rules, and reporting instructions on U.S.–Israel duty‑free agricultural quotas and other bulletins issued by the CBP, check out GHY’s 2026 quota article.
Technical Corrections to the HTSUS
Free Trade Agreement Adjustments
Annex II corrects technical errors tied to the U.S.–Singapore and U.S.–Korea Free Trade Agreements. These updates revise tariff classification rules and rules of origin references to reflect accurate HTSUS numbering.
Chapter 99 Cross-Reference Updates
The proclamation also corrects cross-references in Chapter 99 following recent tariff actions on EU goods, timber, and vehicles. The changes align headings 9903.02.74 through 9903.02.77 with the current structure of U.S. Note 2.
Compliance Considerations
- Importers of Israeli agricultural goods must monitor quota availability for calendar year 2026.
- Customs entries must reference updated Chapter 99 notes and quantities.
- Trade compliance systems should reflect corrected tariff classification rules and cross-references.
- Certain Chapter 99 corrections apply retroactively and may affect prior filings.
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