Dairy Importers Face Lottery for 2025 License Shake-Up

2026-06328 — Notice of a Request for Approval of New Information Collection

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service wants to start collecting new info from groups applying for Food for Peace grants that help fight hunger worldwide. If you want to join, you’ll need to share details about your project to show it meets the program’s goals. Comments on this plan are open until June 1, 2026, and this new process could affect how grants are awarded and tracked over the next three years.

2026-04599 — Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program

The USDA wants to make it easier and clearer for companies importing dairy products under special tariff limits by updating the rules. They’re tightening up how licenses can be suspended or canceled and moving up the deadline to give back unused import rights so others can use them sooner. If you import dairy, these changes could affect your plans starting soon, so get ready and share your thoughts by April 8, 2026!

2025-23603 — WTO Agricultural Quantity-Based Safeguard Trigger Levels

Starting December 22, 2025, the USDA updates the import quantity limits that could trigger extra duties on certain farm products under WTO rules. This affects importers and farmers by setting clear thresholds to protect U.S. markets if imports suddenly spike. These changes help keep trade fair and may impact costs if import volumes go over the new limits.

2025-22717 — Notice of Request for Information for Refined Sugar

The USDA wants your thoughts on whether to add new rules for importing refined sugar to protect U.S. sugar makers. If changes happen, they could affect sugar prices and jobs here at home. You’ve got until January 14, 2025, to share your ideas and help shape the future of sugar imports!

2025-18484 — Special Agricultural Safeguard Measures Pursuant to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act

The U.S. is putting a special tax on certain blended syrup imports because too much is coming in. This tax starts now and lasts until September 30, 2025, helping American farmers stay competitive. If you import these syrups, get ready for the new charges!

2025-15549 — Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import Licenses for the 2026 Tariff-Rate Import Quota Year

Starting in 2026, anyone who wants a license to import certain dairy products into the U.S. will need to pay a $350 fee. This fee helps cover the costs of managing these import licenses under the tariff-rate quota system. If you’re a person or company importing dairy, get ready to budget for this new charge next year!

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HUD fixed some important dates in their rules about home inspections, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors for the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program. This update helps landlords and program managers know exactly when to follow the new safety standards. No new costs, just clearer deadlines to keep everyone safe and on track.

Next: 2025-15549 — Assessment of Fees for Dairy Import Licenses for the 2026 Tariff-Rate Import Quota Year

Starting in 2026, anyone who wants a license to import certain dairy products into the U.S. will need to pay a $350 fee. This fee helps cover the costs of managing these import licenses under the tariff-rate quota system. If you’re a person or company importing dairy, get ready to budget for this new charge next year!