Commodities
Agricultural products described in Chapter 98, Subchapter XXVI, U.S. Notes 8 through 19
Quota Period
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023
Opening Date
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Restraint Level
Goods qualifying under Chapter 98, Subchapter XXVI, U.S. Note 8 must be entered using subheading 98220401. In 2023, these goods move from a quantity-based safeguard (99130205- U.S. Note 3) to a price-based safeguard which will be evaluated once a total of 78,420,000 kg of qualifying goods enter in 2023.
The aggregate quantities of qualifying goods entered under the subheadings 9822 (old 9913) are as follows:
| HTS NUMBER | CHAPTER NOTE | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| 98220405 | U.S. Note 9 | 21,408,000 liters |
| 98220410 | U.S. Note 10 | 2,554,000 kg |
| 98220415 | U.S. Note 11 | 170,000 kg |
| 98220420 | U.S. Note 12 | 8,103,000 kg |
| 98220425 | U.S. Note 13 | 4,282,000 kg |
| 98220430 | U.S. Note 14 | 8,563,000 kg |
| 98220435 | U.S. Note 15 | 8,423,000 kg |
| 98220440 | U.S. Note 16 | 4,814,000 kg |
| 98220445 | U.S. Note 17 | 1,277,000 kg |
| 98220450 | U.S. Note 18 | 851,000 kg |
| 98220465 | U.S. Note 19 | 1,203,000 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 2023 export certificate, e.g., 3AU12345B, must accompany merchandise entered in 2023. 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.