Commodities:
Agricultural products described in Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, U.S. Notes 9 through 19
Quota Period:
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Opening Date:
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Restraint Level:
Goods qualifying under Chapter 98, Subchapter XXVI, U.S. Note 8 must be entered using subheading 98220401. These goods are subject to a price-based safeguard which will be evaluated once a total of 71,268,000 kg of qualifying goods enter in 2025.
The aggregate quantities of qualifying goods entered under the subheadings 9822 are as follows:
| HTS Number | Chapter Note | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 98220405 | U.S. Note 9 | 24,054,000 liters |
| 98220410 | U.S. Note 10 | 2,709,000 kg |
| 98220415 | U.S. Note 11 | 181,000 kg |
| 98220420 | U.S. Note 12 | 8,764,000 kg |
| 98220425 | U.S. Note 13 | 4,811,000 kg |
| 98220430 | U.S. Note 14 | 9,621,000 kg |
| 98220435 | U.S. Note 15 | 9,287,000 kg |
| 98220440 | U.S. Note 16 | 5,307,000 kg |
| 98220445 | U.S. Note 17 | 1,355,000 kg |
| 98220450 | U.S. Note 18 | 903,000 kg |
| 98220465 | U.S. Note 19 | 1,327,000 kg |
Reporting Instructions:
Use AU as the primary special program indicator
Use entry type code 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38, or 52
Report in units of measure as shown in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
Merchandise presented at the opening shall be reported and released via the ACE.
Special Instructions:
A valid export certificate is required to claim the in-quota rate for beef, cheese, and dairy products (chapter 98, subchapter XXVI, U.S. notes 3 through 15). The first number of the certificate must match the year of presentation, followed by the ISO code AU followed by a unique alpha/numeric code. A 2025 export certificate, e.g., 5AU12345B, must accompany merchandise entered in 2025. Certificates must be transmitted electronically.
Questions from the importing community regarding this electronic message should be referred to the local CBP port. The port may refer questions via email to HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov.