HS Code:
This category, subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 12(a) to this subchapter, typically includes specific agricultural or textile products under the Harmonized System (HS) Code framework. These products are subject to import quotas as outlined by U.S. trade regulations to protect domestic industries or comply with international trade agreements. The exact products can vary but often include items like dairy, cotton, or sugar products where import volumes are strictly controlled.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United States International Trade Commission (USITC) DataWeb
Average Rate
15%
Highest Rate
35% (on over-quota imports)
Lowest Rate
0% (within quota limits under trade agreements)
Increased demand for organic variants within quota limits
Higher competition among exporters to meet U.S. organic certification standards
2021-2022
Shift towards sustainable sourcing practices
Exporters adopting eco-friendly production to gain preferential access within quotas
2020-2022
Fluctuations in quota utilization due to supply chain disruptions
Underutilization of quotas in some countries, leading to temporary trade imbalances
2020-2021
The United States, Mexico, and Canada agreed to revise certain agricultural quotas under the USMCA, increasing access for Canadian dairy products within the specified limits of U.S. note 12(a).
March 2023
Expected to increase Canadian exports by 10% within this category over the next two years.
A dispute arose with Brazil over the application of over-quota tariffs on sugar imports, leading to negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
July 2022
Potential temporary reduction in Brazilian exports until resolution, affecting market share.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented a digital tracking system to monitor quota compliance for imports under this category.
January 2023
Improved transparency but increased administrative burden for exporters.