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Eligible to be imported under the first quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year
United States to United Kingdom Trade Analysis
for Eligible to be imported under the first quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year
Detailed tariff information for Eligible to be imported under the first quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year imports
Eligible to be imported under the first quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase in goods trade due to post-Brexit trade agreements.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the UK-US Trade Agreement for eligible goods meeting rules of origin requirements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. and UK Agree on Steel and Aluminum Tariff Quotas
The United States and the United Kingdom reached an agreement to replace Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum with tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for imports under specific HS codes eligible for the first quota period starting October 1. This resolves a long-standing trade dispute originating from 2018 tariffs.
March 22, 2022
Impact: This agreement facilitates increased UK steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. under the specified quota, reducing costs for importers and fostering bilateral trade cooperation.
USTR Publishes Notice on UK Steel Quota for 2023-2024 Period
The United States Trade Representative issued a notice detailing the eligible import quotas for UK steel products under specific HS codes for the 12-month period starting October 1, 2023. The notice outlines volume limits and eligibility criteria.
September 15, 2023
Impact: Provides clarity for UK exporters on quota limits, ensuring predictable market access to the U.S. while maintaining controlled import volumes to protect domestic industries.
UK Exporters Near Steel Quota Limit for Current Period
Reports indicate that UK steel exports to the U.S. under the designated HS codes are approaching the quota limit for the current 12-month period starting October 1, 2022, prompting calls for quota adjustments in the next cycle.
August 10, 2023
Impact: Potential restrictions on UK exports if quotas are exceeded before the period ends, which could lead to supply chain disruptions for U.S. importers relying on UK steel.
Policy Updates
USTR Update on Tariff-Rate Quota for UK Imports
The U.S. Trade Representative updated the tariff-rate quota policies for UK steel and aluminum imports under specific HS codes for the period commencing October 1, 2023. The update includes minor adjustments to volume allocations and administrative procedures for quota eligibility.
Date: September 1, 2023
Implementation of Section 232 Quota Agreement with UK
Following the March 2022 agreement, the U.S. implemented tariff-rate quotas for UK steel and aluminum imports under designated HS codes, replacing previous tariffs. The policy specifies quota periods starting October 1 annually, with detailed filing requirements for importers.
