Down Under Delicacies Face New US Import Limits in 2026
Published Date: 3/31/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S. is setting new limits on how much Australian goods like beef and wine can enter the country under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. These limits help manage trade and keep things fair for American businesses. If you’re in agriculture or trade, these numbers matter for planning and sales throughout 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
12 provisions identified: 12 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Beef TRQ Set for 2026
For calendar year 2026, the United States limits the aggregate quantity of originating Australian beef under the Price-Based Safeguard for Beef to 71,695 metric tons. This limit applies to entries on or after January 1, 2026 and through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.05 Wine TRQ (Liters)
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.05 are limited to 25,497,000 liters. This limit is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.20 TRQ: 9,115 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.20 are limited to 9,115 metric tons. This limit applies from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.25 TRQ: 5,099 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.25 are limited to 5,099 metric tons. This limit is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.30 TRQ: 10,199 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.30 are limited to 10,199 metric tons. This limit applies from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.35 TRQ: 9,751 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.35 are limited to 9,751 metric tons. This limit is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.40 TRQ: 5,572 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.40 are limited to 5,572 metric tons. This limit applies from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.10 TRQ: 2,790 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.10 are limited to 2,790 metric tons. This limit applies from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.15 TRQ: 186 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.15 are limited to 186 metric tons. This limit is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.45 TRQ: 1,395 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.45 are limited to 1,395 metric tons. This limit is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.50 TRQ: 930 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.50 are limited to 930 metric tons. This limit applies from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
9822.04.65 TRQ: 1,393 Metric Tons
For calendar year 2026, originating goods of Australia entered under subheading 9822.04.65 are limited to 1,393 metric tons. This limit is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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