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The 'Purchased and Entered Pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Special Limited Global Import Quota Announcement' category pertains to specific agricultural products that are imported under a special quota system managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This quota is designed to regulate the importation of certain commodities, often to protect domestic producers or to address temporary shortages. Products under this category are subject to strict volume limits and specific entry conditions as announced by the Secretary of Agriculture. The category typically includes items like dairy products, sugar, and other agricultural goods that are sensitive to market fluctuations or trade imbalances. This system ensures controlled market access while balancing international trade commitments under agreements such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) frameworks.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and USDA Trade Data Reports
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$300 million USD
25.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
10% (applied to specific dairy products from non-FTA countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under Free Trade Agreements like USMCA)
Increased demand for dairy products under quota
Higher import volumes from Canada and New Zealand due to domestic shortages in the U.S.
2022
Stabilization of sugar imports
Balanced trade with Mexico under USMCA provisions, preventing oversupply in the domestic market.
2021
Shift toward sustainable sourcing
Growing preference for imports from countries with stringent environmental standards, benefiting exporters like New Zealand.
2020-2022
The USDA announced an increase in the special limited global import quota for certain dairy products to address domestic supply chain disruptions.
March 2023
Expected to boost imports from Canada and New Zealand by 15%, providing relief to U.S. consumers facing price hikes.
A panel ruling under the USMCA favored the U.S. position on dairy quota allocations, leading to revised access terms for Canadian exporters.
January 2022
Strengthened U.S. control over import volumes, potentially reducing Canadian market share if not renegotiated.
The USDA introduced a digital licensing platform to streamline the application process for importers under the special quota system.
October 2022
Improved transparency and reduced processing times, encouraging more importers to participate in the program.