U.S. Announces 2026 Quotas for Agricultural, Food, Preferential Goods & Other Products (Updated)
Published Dec. 2, 2025 | Updated Jan. 8, 2026
Note: We will update this list as CBP releases additional 2026 quota bulletins.
Key Points
- CBP started releasing 2026 quotas for various products, including agricultural, food, brooms, apparel, and preferential goods.
- Entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date are treated as 8:30 a.m. If total entries exceed the quota, accepted entries are prorated.
- The quota period runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
- Quotas include specific limits and minimum access quantities for certain countries.
- Some products face other duties (AD/CVD, Section 232); most exclude Mexico, and some require licenses or minimum access quantities.
On December 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began releasing quota bulletins for various products, including agricultural, food, apparel goods, and more.
Below is the list of quota updates released so far.
Click on the product you want to check below to jump to its quota details:
Agricultural & Food Products
- Beef
- Tuna
- Animal Feed
- Dried Milk and Cream
- Milk and Cream (Condensed or Evaporated)
- Chocolate Crumb
- Infant Formula
- Cheddar Cheese
- Milk and cream
- Ice cream
- Whole milk
- Dried milk, cream, and whey, including sugar-containing products
- Chocolate with over 5.5% butterfat (excluding retail candy)
- Peanut butter and paste
- Dairy products
- CAFTA-DR Agriculture Quotas for sugar and other agricultural products
Other Goods
Preferential Goods
- Peru-TPA
- U.S-Israel FTA
- U.S–Colombia TPA
- PATPA Dairy
- USMCA TPL Mexico
- USMCA TPL Canada
- USMCA Agriculture Canada
- Chile FTA
- KORUS FTA Tobacco
- UK Automobile
The tariff rate quotas (TRQs) provide rules for qualifying goods, and outline entry timing and allocation procedures.
Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA Quotas for 2026)
Commodity: Agricultural products under HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, U.S. Note 28; and General Note 32 (Specialty Sugars).
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date will receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings for any HTSUS group exceed the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, all accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels
- Aggregate: 2,000,000 kg
HTSUS Numbers
Specialty Sugars – General Note 32
First Tariff Field: 9822.06.15
Applicable Second Tariff Fields:
- 1701.12.1000
- 1701.13.1000
- 1701.14.1020
- 1701.14.1040
- 1701.91.1000
- 1701.99.1015
- 1701.99.1017
- 1701.99.1025
- 1701.99.1050
- 1702.90.1000
- 2106.90.4400
Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII – U.S. Note 28 Sugar
0 kg*
Note: The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that Peru’s sugar trade surplus is negative. Therefore, under U.S. Note 28(d) to Subchapter XXII of HTS Chapter 98, goods under subheading 9822.06.10 are not eligible for duty-free status in Calendar Year 2026.
Reporting Instructions
- Use “PE” as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Quota entries are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the applicable quota is filled.
- Presentation date/time applies once all conditions are met:
- Error-free entry summary on file.
- Entry summary payment or scheduled statement transmitted to ACE.
- Shipment arrival information transmitted to ACE at the intended port of unlading.
- Unit of measure: kilograms (kg).
- Merchandise may also be subject to additional duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232 measures.
U.S. – Israel Free Trade Agreement (IFTA) Quotas for2026
Commodity: Agricultural products classified under HTSUS Chapter 99 subheadings, Additional U.S. Notes (AUSN) 3 through 7.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings for any HTSUS group exceed the applicable limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, CBP will prorate all accepted entries.
Restraint Levels
- 9908.04.01 – U.S. Note 3: 466,000 kg
- 9908.04.03 – U.S. Note 4: 1,304,000 kg
- 9908.04.05 – U.S. Note 5: 1,534,000 kg
- 9908.12.01 – U.S. Note 6: 131,000 kg
- 9908.21.01 – U.S. Note 7: 707,000 kg
Eligible products of Israel entered under these provisions may not exceed the quantities listed above.
Reporting Instructions
- Use IL as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Quota entries are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the applicable quota for the HTSUS group is filled.
A presentation date and time applies once all conditions are met:
- Error-free entry summary on file
- Entry summary payment or scheduled statement transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival information transmitted to ACE at the intended port of unlading
Unit of measure: kilograms (kg).
Merchandise subject to these tariff rate quotas may also be subject to additional duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232 measures.
Beef FTA Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Beef classified under HTSUS Chapter 2, Additional U.S. Note (AUSN) 3.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings for any HTSUS group exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, CBP will prorate all accepted entries.
Restraint Levels
- Argentina: 20,000,000 kg
- Australia: 378,214,000 kg
- New Zealand: 213,402,000 kg
- Uruguay: 20,000,000 kg
- United Kingdom: 13,000,000 kg
- Other countries or areas: 52,005,000 kg
- Canada: No limit
- Mexico: No limit
Imports under these provisions are subject to Office of the United States Trade Representative regulations under 15 CFR Part 2012.
Low-Rate HTSUS Numbers
0201.10.1010, 0201.10.1090, 0201.20.1000, 0201.20.3000, 0201.20.5015, 0201.20.5025, 0201.20.5035, 0201.20.5045, 0201.20.5065, 0201.20.5075, 0201.20.5091, 0201.30.1000, 0201.30.3000, 0201.30.5015, 0201.30.5025, 0201.30.5035, 0201.30.5045, 0201.30.5055, 0201.30.5065, 0201.30.5075, 0201.30.5085, 0202.10.1010, 0202.10.1090, 0202.20.1000, 0202.20.3000, 0202.20.5025, 0202.20.5035, 0202.20.5045, 0202.20.5090, 0202.30.1000, 0202.30.3000, 0202.30.5015, 0202.30.5025, 0202.30.5035, 0202.30.5045, 0202.30.5055, 0202.30.5065, 0202.30.5075, 0202.30.5085
Reporting Instructions
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
Report the appropriate Chapter 2 HTSUS number for the commodity. - Canada and Mexico are not subject to quota limits. Use entry type code 01 with “S” as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Quota entries are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the applicable quota fills.
- The unit of measure is kilograms (KG).
A presentation date and time apply once all conditions are met:
- Error-free entry summary on file
- Entry summary payment or scheduled statement transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival information is transmitted to ACE at the intended port of unlading
e-CERT Requirements
- Beef imports from Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Uruguay require a valid electronic certificate (e-CERT) to qualify for the in-quota rate.
- The importer must hold a valid e-CERT at the time of entry and report the certificate number in Block 34 of CBP Form 7501. ABI filers must transmit the certificate number in the certificate field.
- The e-CERT must be issued in the same calendar year as entry, list the correct HTSUS, cover a quantity equal to or greater than the entered amount, and match the exporting country and Importer of Record.
Additional Notes: Merchandise subject to this tariff rate quota may also face additional duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232 measures.
U.S–Colombia TPA Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Goods of Colombia under the United States–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), HTSUS General Note 34, Chapter 99, Subchapter 28.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
If total filings exceed the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (Kilograms)
- 9822.08.01 – 60,500,000 kg
- 9918.02.01 – N/A, see United States Note 3 below
- 9918.04.50 – N/A, see United States Note 6 below
- 9918.04.60 – N/A, see United States Note 7 below
- 9918.24.10 – N/A, see United States Note 9 below
United States Notes
The notes below appear exactly as published by CBP.
- United States Note 3 - Beginning in calendar year 2021, quantitative limitations shall cease to apply to such originating goods of Colombia. The duty-free quantities made available under this subdivision of this note shall be available only if, in any calendar year, the quantity allocated to other countries or areas in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 2 of the tariff schedule has been filled for such year.
- United States Note 6 – Beginning in calendar year 2026, quantitative limitations shall cease to apply to such originating goods of Colombia. Unless earlier modified or terminated, this note, subheadings 9918.04.50 through 9918.04.59, any intervening superior text and the immediate superior text thereto shall be deleted from the tariff schedule at the close of December 31, 2026.
- United States Note 7 – Beginning in calendar year 2026, quantitative limitations shall cease to apply to such originating goods of Colombia. Unless earlier modified or terminated, this note, subheadings 9918.04.60 through 9918.04.80, any intervening superior text and the immediate superior text thereto shall be deleted from the tariff schedule at the close of December 31, 2026.
- United States Note 9 – Beginning in calendar year 2026, quantitative limitations shall cease to apply to such originating goods of Colombia. Unless earlier modified or terminated, this note, subheadings 9918.24.10 through 9918.24.11, any intervening superior text and the immediate superior text thereto shall be deleted from the tariff schedule at the close of December 31, 2026.
Reporting Instructions
- Use CO as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Report the applicable Chapter 99 HTSUS first, followed by the corresponding in-quota HTSUS number.
- Quota entries are processed on a first-come, first-served basis based on presentation date and time.
- A presentation date/time is established when all of the following are met:
- Error-free entry summary on file.
- Entry summary payment or scheduled statement information transmitted to ACE.
- Shipment arrival information transmitted to ACE
- Unit of measure: kilograms (KG).
Additional Notes
Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
PATPA Dairy Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Agricultural dairy products under the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA), HTSUS Chapter 99, Subchapter 19.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (Kilograms)
- 9919.04.10 – U.S. Note 4a Dairy: 4,793,000 kg
- 9919.04.11–9919.04.12 – U.S. Note 4b Dairy: 719,000 kg
- 9919.04.50 – U.S. Note 6a Dairy: 1,039,000 kg
- 9919.04.51–9919.04.58 – U.S. Note 6b Dairy: 156,000 kg
Reporting Instructions
- Use PA as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Report the applicable Chapter 99 HTSUS first, followed by the corresponding Chapter 4 HTSUS number.
- Input into the quota module required, including visa-only provisions; report the visa number in the visa field.
- Unit of measure: kilograms (kgs).
Additional Notes
May also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232
USMCA TPL Mexico Quotas for 2026
USMCA TPL Mexico Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Certain cotton, wool, and man-made fiber textile and apparel products from Mexico under USMCA, HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter 23.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels
- 9823.53.01 – Cotton or Man-made Fiber Apparel: 45,000,000 SME
- 9823.53.02 – Wool Apparel: 1,500,000 SME
- 9823.53.03 – Aggregate of TPL 4 & 5: 22,800,000 SME
- 9823.53.04 – Cotton or MM Fiber Fabrics and Textile Goods (Woven): 4,800,000 SME
- 9823.53.05 – Cotton or MM Fiber Fabrics and Textile Goods (Knit): 18,000,000 SME
- 9823.53.06 – Cotton or Man-made Fiber Yarns: 700,000 kg
HTSUS Filing Structure
Use the applicable Chapter 98 HTSUS (9823.53.01–9823.53.06) first, followed by the corresponding Chapter 1–97 HTSUS number.
Reporting Instructions
- Use S+ as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- A valid USMCA TPL certificate of eligibility is required for non-originating goods.
- Unit of measure as listed above; SME calculated per Annex 6-B conversion factors.
Additional Notes
- Entries processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Post-importation TPL claims require a valid certificate and will not be granted once quota limits are filled.
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
USMCA TPL Canada Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Certain cotton, wool, and man-made fiber textile and apparel products from Canada under USMCA, HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter 23.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (SME)
- 9823.52.01 – Cotton or Man-made Fiber Apparel: 40,000,000
- 9823.52.02 – Wool Apparel: 4,000,000
- 9823.52.03 – Men’s and Boys’ Wool Suits (Cat. 443): 3,800,000
- 9823.52.04 – Aggregate of TPL 5 & 6: 71,765,252
- 9823.52.05 – Cotton or MM Fiber Fabrics and Made-up Textile Goods (Woven): 38,642,828
- 9823.52.06 – Cotton or MM Fiber Fabrics and Made-up Textile Goods (Knit): 38,642,828
- 9823.52.07 – Non-originating Cotton or MM Spun Yarn (Acrylic): 3,000,000
- 9823.52.08 – Non-originating Cotton or MM Spun Yarn (Other): 3,000,000
HTSUS Filing Structure
Use the applicable Chapter 98 HTSUS (9823.52.01–9823.52.08) first, followed by the corresponding Chapter 1–97 HTSUS number.
Reporting Instructions
- Use S+ as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- A valid USMCA TPL certificate of eligibility is required for non-originating goods.
Unit of measure: Square Meters Equivalent (SME).
Additional Notes
- Entries processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Post-importation TPL claims require a valid certificate and will not be granted once quota limits are filled.
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
USMCA Agriculture Canada Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Agricultural products from Canada under USMCA, HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter 23, United States Notes 1–10.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels
- 9823.01.02 – Fluid cream, sour cream, ice cream, milk beverages: 10,605,000 L
- 9823.02.02 – Skim milk powder: 7,575,000 kg
- 9823.03.02 – Butter, cream, cream powder: 4,545,000 kg
- 9823.04.02 – Cheese: 12,625,000 kg
- 9823.05.02 – Whole milk powder: 696,900 kg
- 9823.06.02 – Dried yogurt, sour cream, whey, other milk products: 11,140,300 kg
- 9823.07.02 – Concentrated milk: 1,393,800 kg
- 9823.08.02 – Other dairy products: 1,919,000 kg
- 9823.09.02 – Made wholly from Canadian sugar beets: 9,600,000 kg
- 9823.09.09 – Non-originating, refined in Canada: TBD kg*
- 9823.10.02 – Sugar-containing products (SCP): 9,600,000 kg
*Additional quantities of 9823.09.09 may be allowed entry if USTR issues a determination; entry requires a valid export certificate.
Reporting Instructions
- Use S+ as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Report the applicable Chapter 98 HTSUS first, followed by the corresponding in-quota commodity HTSUS number.
- Unit of measure as indicated in the Restraint Levels table.
Additional Notes
- Entries processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
Chile FTA Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Cotton and man-made fiber fabric and apparel goods from Chile, HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, United States Notes 4 and 5.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (SME)
- 9822.02.02: 1,000,000
- 9822.02.03: 1,000,000
Reporting Instructions
- Use CL as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Report the applicable Chapter 98 HTSUS first, followed by the corresponding in-quota HTSUS number.
- Unit of measure: Square Meters Equivalent (SME).
Additional Notes
- Entries processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
Tuna Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Tuna and skipjack, in airtight containers, not in oil, weighing ≤7 kg each, HTSUS Chapter 16.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) ET
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Opening moment procedures apply (19 CFR 132.12).
- Entry summaries may be transmitted in ACE from 12:01 AM local port time until 12:00 PM ET only. Early or late submissions will not count for opening; retransmission within the time window is allowed.
- Remote filers follow the port of entry’s time and date for presentation.
Restraint Levels
Final quota limits will be provided by NMFS in May 2026. CBP will issue proration and liquidation instructions once limits are set.
High Rate HTSUS Numbers
- 1604.14.3051
- 1604.14.3059
- 1604.14.3091
- 1604.14.3099
Reporting Instructions
- Deposit the over-quota (high) rate of duty for all entries presented at opening.
- Use entry type codes 02, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52.
- Use applicable in-quota Chapter 16 HTSUS number.
- Subsequent entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit is reached.
- Unit of measure: kilograms (kg).
Additional Notes
May also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
KORUS FTA Tobacco Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Tobacco under KORUS FTA, HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, AUSN 31.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (KG)
- Republic of Korea: 2,500,000
HTSUS Numbers
- 9822.07.10 → 2402.20.1000
- 9822.07.15 → 2402.20.8000
- 9822.07.25 → 2402.20.9000
Reporting Instructions
- Use KR as the primary Special Program Indicator (SPI).
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Report applicable Chapter 98 HTSUS first, followed by corresponding in-quota HTSUS number.
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit is reached.
- Unit of measure: kilograms (KG).
Additional Notes
Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
UK Automobile Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Automobiles from the United Kingdom (UK), HTSUS Chapter 87, per Executive Order 14309.
Quota Periods
- Q1: January 1 – March 31, 2026
- Q2: April 1 – June 30, 2026
Opening Dates
- Q1: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Q2: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Opening-Day Filing Rules
- Entries filed after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned time of 8:30 a.m. ET.
- If total filings exceed the quota limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (Numbers)
- Annual limit: 100,000 automobiles
- Q1 limit: 25,000
- Q2 limit: 25,000
Unused Q1 quantity carries forward to Q3; unused Q2 quantity carries forward to Q4.
Over-quota entries subject to all applicable tariffs.
Low-Rate HTSUS Numbers
8703.22.01, 8703.23.01, 8703.24.01, 8703.31.01, 8703.32.01, 8703.33.01, 8703.40.00, 8703.50.00, 8703.60.00, 8703.70.00, 8703.80.00, 8703.90.01
Reporting Instructions
- Use 9903.01.33 to claim exemption from reciprocal tariffs (Executive Order 14257).
- Comply with stacking provisions of Executive Order 14289.
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, 52 for in-quota merchandise.
- Report 9903.94.31 first, followed by corresponding in-quota HTSUS number.
- Over-quota entries: use non-quota type with 9903.94.01 and appropriate HTSUS number.
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota is reached.
- Unit of measure: Numbers (No).
Additional Notes
Merchandise may also be subject to other duties, including Antidumping, Countervailing, or Section 232.
Whiskbroom Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Whiskbrooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, under HTSUS 9603.10.05
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed the limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Level: 61,655 dozen (739,860 units)
Low Rate HTSUS Number: 9603.10.0500
- Once in-quota limit is filled:
- 9603.10.1500 for brooms ≤ $0.96
- 9603.10.3500 for brooms > $0.96
- Excess brooms filed as type 01 entries, not quota
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit reached
- Presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
2026 Quotas for Other Brooms
Commodity: Other brooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, under HTSUS 9603.10.40
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed the limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Level: 121,478 dozen (1,457,736 units)
Low Rate HTSUS Number: 9603.10.4000
- Once in-quota limit is filled:
- 9603.10.5000 for brooms ≤ $0.96
- 9603.10.6000 for brooms > $0.96
- Excess brooms filed as type 01 entries, not quota
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit reached
- Presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
CAFTA-DR Textile Cumulation Goods
Commodity: Apparel goods under HTSUS Chapter 62, cut or knit-to-shape, sewn or assembled in CAFTA-DR countries using materials from Mexico, per Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, U.S. Note 21
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date:
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed the limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Levels:
- Overall limit: 100,000,000 SME (square meter equivalents)
- Sub-limits:
- 45,000,000 SME for trousers, skirts, and parts of cotton or man-made fibers
- 20,000,000 SME for cotton blue denim trousers and skirts
- 1,000,000 SME for non-knitted/crocheted apparel containing ≥36% wool or subject to wool restraints
HTSUS Numbers:
- 9822.05.11 – See U.S. Note 21(b) for qualifying entries
- 9822.05.13 – See U.S. Note 21(c) for exempt wool garments
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit reached
- Presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
- Unit: as shown in HTSUS
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
- No further editions of this quota bulletin will be issued unless agreements change or quota amounts are amended
Animal Feed Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Animal feed containing milk or milk derivatives under HTSUS Chapter 23, AUSN 2
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed the limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Levels: Aggregate 7,399,700 kg
- Australia: 56,699 kg
- Ireland: 5,470,323 kg
- United Kingdom: 83,914 kg
- New Zealand: 1,782,618 kg
- WTO: 6,146 kg
Minimum Access Quantities by country:
Low Rate HTSUS Numbers: 2309.90.2410, 2309.90.2490, 2309.90.4410, 2309.90.4490
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit reached
- Presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
- Unit: kilograms (kgs)
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
- Products from Mexico excluded
- Imports applied to MAQs first; excess counts toward Other Countries/Areas allocation
Dried Milk and Cream Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Dried milk and cream under HTSUS Chapter 04, AUSN 9, with or without added sugar, entered under 0402.21.75 and 0403.90.61
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed the limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Level: Aggregate 99,500 kg
Low Rate HTSUS Numbers: 0402.21.7500, 0403.90.6100
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit reached
- Presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
- Unit: kilograms (kgs)
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
- Products from Mexico excluded
- See Chapter 99, Subchapter IV, U.S. Note 1 for countries not subject to additional agricultural safeguard duties
Milk and Cream (Condensed or Evaporated) 2026 Quotas
Commodity: Milk and cream, condensed or evaporated, under HTSUS Chapter 04, AUSN 11
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed the limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Levels: Aggregate 6,857,300 kg
- Minimum Access Quantities (MAQ) by country/product:
- Australia: Condensed, airtight containers – 91,625 kg
- Canada: Evaporated, airtight containers – 31,751 kg; Condensed, airtight – 994,274 kg; Condensed, other – 2,267 kg
- Denmark: Evaporated, airtight – 4,989 kg; Condensed, airtight – 605,092 kg
- Germany: Evaporated, airtight – 9,979 kg
- Netherlands: Evaporated, airtight – 548,393 kg; Condensed, airtight – 153,314 kg
Low Rate HTSUS Numbers: 0402.91.1000, 0402.91.3000, 0402.99.1000, 0402.99.3000
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served until quota limit reached
- Presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
- Unit: kilograms (kgs)
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
- Products from Mexico excluded
Imports for MAQs applied to the specific country first; excess counts toward remaining quota
Chocolate Crumb Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Chocolate and chocolate crumb under HTSUS Chapter 18, AUSN 3; includes low-fat chocolate crumb ≤5.5% butterfat (excluding retail candy/confection)
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Entries filed 12:01 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day assigned 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes
- If total filings exceed limit, entries will be prorated
Restraint Levels: Aggregate 2,122,834 kg
- Minimum Access Quantities: Ireland 1,700,988 kg, UK 421,845 kg, New Zealand 1 kg
Low Rate HTSUS Numbers: 1806.20.3400, 1806.20.8500, 1806.32.1400, 1806.90.2500
Reporting Instructions:
- Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, 52
- Entries processed first-come, first-served; presentation date/time set when:
- Error-free summary filed
- Payment/statement info transmitted to ACE
- Shipment arrival info transmitted to ACE
- Unit: kilograms (kgs)
Additional Notes:
- Subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232)
- Products from Mexico excluded
- Imports applied to country MAQs first; excess counts toward Other Countries/Areas
Infant Formula Quotas for 2026
Commodity: Infant formula as provided for in the HTSUS Chapter 19, Additional US Note (AUSN) 2
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- All entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and prior to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the opening date will receive an entry time of 8:30 a.m. for quota qualification purposes
- If the total for any HTSUS group exceeds the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, all accepted entries will be prorated
Restraint Levels: Aggregate: 100,000 kilograms (kgs)
Low Rate HTSUS Numbers:
- 1901.10.1100
- 1901.10.3300
Reporting Instructions:
- For in-quota merchandise, use entry type code 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52
- Quota entries will be processed on a “first come, first served” basis based on presentation date/time until the limit for that quota ID HTSUS group is reached
- A presentation date/time is determined when all of the following conditions are met:
- Error-free entry summary on file
- Entry summary payment or statement scheduled information transmitted to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
- Shipment arrival information at the intended port of unlading transmitted to ACE
- Unit of measure: kilograms (kgs)
Additional Notes:
- Merchandise subject to this tariff rate quota may also be subject to other duties (Antidumping/Countervailing, Section 232, etc.)
Products from Mexico shall not be permitted.
Cheddar Cheese Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Cheddar cheese and cheese substitutes classified under HTSUS Chapter 4, Additional U.S. Note 18.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an assigned presentation time of 8:30 a.m. ET for quota purposes.
Proration: If filings for any HTSUS group exceed the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, CBP will prorate all accepted entries.
Restraint Levels:
- Australia: 2,450,000 kg
- Canada: 833,417 kg
- Chile: 200,000 kg
- European Union (27): 417,052 kg
- United Kingdom: 895,948 kg
- New Zealand: 8,200,000 kg
- Other countries/areas: 139,889 kg
- Any country (except Mexico): 100,000 kg
HTSUS Numbers:
- Low-Rate (No Agriculture License Required for Eligible Canadian Origin Cheddar): 0406.20.3110, 0406.90.0810
- Low-Rate (Agriculture License Required – All Countries): 0406.10.2400, 0406.20.3190, 0406.20.6500. 0406.30.2400, 0406.30.6500, 0406.90.0890, 0406.90.7600
Milk and Cream Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Milk and cream under AUSN 5, fluid or frozen, fresh or sour, with butterfat content over 6% and up to 45%, entered under HTSUS 0401.40.05, 0401.50.05, and 0403.90.04.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an 8:30 a.m. timestamp.
Proration: If entries exceed the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, CBP will prorate accepted entries.
Restraint Levels:
- Aggregate Limit: 6,694,840 liters
- New Zealand Access: Minimum 5,678,117 liters
HTSUS Numbers (Low Rate):
- 0401.40.0500
- 0403.90.0400
Reporting Instructions:
Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota shipments. Quota entries follow a first-come, first-served process once all required filing, payment, and arrival data appear in ACE. Unit of measure: liters. Goods may also face AD/CVD or Section 232 duties.
Products from Mexico are excluded and cannot be entered under the in-quota HTSUS provisions.
Ice Cream Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Ice cream under HTSUS Chapter 21, Additional U.S. Note 5.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an 8:30 a.m. timestamp.
Proration: If entries exceed the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, CBP will prorate accepted entries.
Restraint Levels:
- Aggregate Limit: 5,667,846 liters
- Minimum Access Quantities (liters):
- Belgium: 922,315
- Denmark: 13,059
- Jamaica: 3,596
- Netherlands: 104,477
- New Zealand: 589,312
HTSUS Number (Low Rate): 2105.00.1000
Reporting Instructions:
Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota shipments. Quota entries follow a first-come, first-served process once all required filing, payment, and arrival data appear in ACE. Primary unit of measure: kilograms; secondary: liters. Goods may face AD/CVD or Section 232 duties.
Products from Mexico are excluded from the quantitative limits and may not use the in-quota HTSUS provisions.
Whole Milk Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Whole milk and cream under HTSUS 0401.20, not concentrated and without added sweeteners, with fat content over 1% and up to 6%.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries filed between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day receive an 8:30 a.m. timestamp.
Proration: If totals exceed the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, CBP will prorate accepted entries.
Restraint Level: 11,356,236 liters
HTSUS Numbers:
- Low Rate: 0401.20.2000
- High Rate: 0401.20.4000
Reporting Instructions:
Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota shipments. CBP processes quota entries on a first-come, first-served basis once all required filing, payment, and arrival data appear in ACE. Unit of measure: liters. Merchandise may also incur other duties such as AD/CVD or Section 232.
Dried Milk, Cream, and Whey Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Dried milk, dried cream, and dried whey, with or without sugar or other sweeteners, under HTSUS Chapter 04, Additional U.S. Note 12.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries submitted between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day are recorded as 8:30 a.m.
Proration: If entries exceed the quota at 8:30 a.m., accepted entries will be prorated.
Aggregate Quota: 296,000 kilograms (kgs)
License Required: 224,981 kgs
No License Required: 71,019 kgs (processed first-come, first-served)
Low-Rate HTSUS Numbers:
- License Required: 0403.90.4110, 0404.10.5010
- No License Required: 0403.90.4190, 0404.10.5090
Reporting Instructions: Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52. Quota entries are processed “first come, first served” based on presentation date/time. Unit of measure is kilograms.
Additional Notes:
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties (e.g., antidumping, Section 232).
- Products from Mexico are excluded from this quota.
- If the low-rate quota is filled without a license, imports may enter under the high-rate tariff as type 01 entry.
- Certain countries are exempt from additional agricultural safeguard duties under Chapter 99, Subchapter IV, U.S. Note 1. Entries from these countries should use the high-rate tariff number as type 02 entry.
- For Agriculture Licensing System inquiries, contact Elizabeth Riley at the Department of Agriculture: (202) 720-2778.
Chocolate Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Chocolate under HTSUS Chapter 18, Additional U.S. Note 2, containing over 5.5% butterfat (excluding retail candy/confection).
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries submitted between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day are recorded as 8:30 a.m.
Proration: If entries exceed the quota at 8:30 a.m., accepted entries will be prorated.
Aggregate Quota: 26,167,700 kilograms (kgs)
Minimum Access Quantities (MAQ):
- Ireland: 4,286,491 kgs
- United Kingdom: 3,379,297 kgs
- Netherlands: 45,359 kgs
- Australia: 2,000,000 kgs
- New Zealand: 1 kg
Low-Rate HTSUS Numbers: 1806.20.2400, 1806.32.0400, 1806.90.1500
Reporting Instructions: Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52. Quota entries are processed “first come, first served” based on presentation date/time. Presentation date/time is established once the error-free entry summary, payment info, and shipment arrival info are transmitted to ACE. Unit of measure is kilograms.
Additional Notes:
- Products from Mexico are excluded from this quota.
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties (e.g., antidumping, Section 232).
- Imports first fill country-specific MAQs; once filled, remaining quota applies to other countries/areas if available.
Peanut Butter and Paste Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Peanut butter and paste under HTSUS Chapter 20, Additional U.S. Note 5.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries submitted between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day are recorded as 8:30 a.m.
Proration: If entries exceed the quota at 8:30 a.m., accepted entries will be prorated.
Restraint Levels (Kilograms):
- Argentina: 3,650,000
- Canada: 14,500,000
- Chapter 20 AUSN 6 Countries: 1,600,000
- Other Countries (except Mexico): 250,000
Low-Rate HTSUS Number: 2008.11.0500
Reporting Instructions: Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise. Quota entries are processed “first come, first served” based on presentation date/time, which is determined when the entry summary, payment info, and shipment arrival info are all transmitted to ACE. Unit of measure is kilograms.
Additional Notes: Products from Mexico are excluded from this quota. Merchandise may also be subject to other duties (e.g., antidumping, Section 232).
Dairy Product Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Dairy products under HTSUS Chapter 04, Additional U.S. Note 10.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries submitted between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day are recorded as 8:30 a.m.
Proration: If entries exceed the quota at 8:30 a.m., accepted entries will be prorated.
Aggregate Quota: 4,105,000 kilograms (kgs)
- Minimum Access Quantities (MAQ):
- Australia: 1,016,046 kgs
- Belgium & Denmark (combined): 154,221 kgs
Low-Rate HTSUS Numbers: 0402.29.1000, 0402.99.7000, 0403.20.1000, 0403.90.9000, 0404.10.1100, 0404.90.3000, 0405.20.6000, 1517.90.5000, 1704.90.5400, 1806.20.8100, 1806.32.6000, 1806.90.0500, 1901.10.2100, 1901.10.4100, 1901.10.5400, 1901.10.6400, 1901.20.0500, 1901.20.4500, 1901.90.6100, 1901.90.6400, 2105.00.3000, 2106.90.0600, 2106.90.6400, 2106.90.8500, 2202.90.2400
Reporting Instructions: Use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52 for in-quota merchandise. Quota entries are processed “first come, first served” based on presentation date/time. Presentation date/time is established once the error-free entry summary, payment info, and shipment arrival info are transmitted to ACE. Unit of measure is kilograms.
Additional Notes:
- Products from Mexico are excluded from this quota.
- Merchandise may also be subject to other duties (e.g., antidumping, Section 232).
- Imports from countries with MAQ are first applied to the MAQ before the remaining quota balance.
CAFTA-DR Agricultural Quotas for 2026
Products Covered: Sugar and other agricultural products under HTSUS Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, U.S. Notes 24 & 25.
Qualification: Must meet CAFTA-DR rules of origin. U.S. materials from non-party countries are considered non-originating.
Quota Period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Entry Timing: Entries submitted between 12:01 a.m. local port time and 8:30 a.m. ET on opening day are recorded as 8:30 a.m.
Proration: If entries exceed quota at 8:30 a.m., accepted entries will be prorated.
Reporting Instructions:
For in-quota shipments, importers must use entry type codes 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52. Quota entries are processed on a first-come, first-served basis according to the presentation date and time. CBP assigns the presentation timestamp once three requirements are met in ACE: an error-free entry summary is on file, payment or statement scheduling has been transmitted, and the shipment’s arrival information at the intended port of unlading has been recorded.
All quantities must be reported in kilograms, and merchandise may also be subject to additional duties such as antidumping, countervailing, or Section 232 measures. Products described under AUSN 18 generally require an agriculture license unless they qualify as Canadian-origin cheddar eligible for the license exemption; if no license is presented, the goods must be entered at the high rate using entry type 01.
Questions regarding these TRQs can be sent to HQ Quota and Agriculture Branch at HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov.
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