HS Code:
This category falls under products subject to quantitative limits as specified in U.S. note 8(a) to the relevant subchapter of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). These limits typically apply to specific agricultural or textile products, such as certain dairy products, cotton, wool, or other commodities under import quotas to protect domestic industries or manage trade agreements. The exact product depends on the specific HS code, which was not provided, but generally, these categories are managed under strict import controls by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure compliance with trade agreements like the WTO or bilateral deals.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $5.2 billion USD (aggregate for quota-limited categories)
Data from 2022
Source
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and World Trade Organization (WTO) data
$1.3 billion USD
25% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.1 billion USD
21% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$800 million USD
15% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$600 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$500 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
15% ad valorem (varies by specific product and country of origin)
Highest Rate
35% (for over-quota imports of certain dairy products)
Lowest Rate
0% (under specific trade agreements like USMCA for in-quota volumes)
Increased demand for dairy and textile products under quota limits
Higher competition among exporters to meet U.S. quota allocations, leading to price volatility for over-quota imports
2022
Shift toward alternative suppliers due to trade tensions
Countries like New Zealand and Australia gaining market share as U.S. diversifies supply chains away from traditional partners
2021
Implementation of digital tracking for quota compliance
Improved transparency and reduced fraud in quota allocations, benefiting compliant exporters
2020
The U.S. adjusted dairy import quotas under the USMCA agreement, increasing access for Canadian exporters while maintaining strict over-quota tariffs.
January 2023
Positive for Canadian exporters; potential price stabilization for U.S. consumers
A WTO panel reviewed complaints from several countries regarding U.S. quantitative limits on textile imports, alleging unfair restrictions.
March 2022
Potential revisions to quotas if ruling favors complainants, affecting U.S. domestic producers
U.S. Customs introduced an updated electronic licensing system for imports under quantitative limits to streamline processes and reduce delays.
October 2021
Reduced administrative burden for importers, potentially increasing trade efficiency