CBP opens Tranche 4 of 2026 Argentina beef tariff quota on October 1
CBP title: Information: Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4
What did CBP announce?
CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-226 covering an additional 80,000 metric tons of Argentina beef under statistical reporting numbers 0201.30.5091, 0201.30.5097, 0202.30.5091 and 0202.30.5097. This quota period runs October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 and opens October 1, 2026. Entries filed before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date get an 8:30 a.m. entry time, and if a HTSUS group total exceeds the limit at that time, accepted entries are prorated.
What is Allied's position?
We file entries under this quota using the reporting numbers and timing rules CBP set for this tranche. Clients importing Argentina beef under these subheadings should confirm with us whether their shipments fall within this quota period. We monitor the opening date and proration risk for entries we file on October 1, 2026.
Written by Allied CHB with AI (Claude) from the CBP message. General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4 has been published on our webpage: Quota Bulletin 26-226 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 4 (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/quota/bulletins/qb-26-226-2026)
Commodity:
Beef as provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Chapter 2 subheadings Additional United States Note (AUSN) 3(b) and addressed in Presidential Proclamation and Annex “Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer” and published on February 6, 2026.
In addition to the aggregate quantity of beef of Argentina specified in AUSN 3(a) to chapter 2 of the tariff schedule for any calendar year, an additional 80,000 metric tons (mt) of beef product of Argentina may be entered between 12:01 a.m. February 13, 2026 and December 31, 2026 under statistical reporting numbers 0201.30.5091, 0201.30.5097, 0202.30.5091 and 0202.30.5097 as provided in U.S. note 7 to this subchapter.
Quota Periods:
October 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Opening Dates:
Thursday, October 1, 2026
All entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and prior to 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and on the opening date will receive an entry time of 8:30 a.m. for quota qualification purposes. If the total for any HTSUS group exceeds the limit at 8:30 a.m. ET, all accepted entries will be prorated.
Questions regarding this message should be referred to Headquarters Quota and Agriculture Branch at HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov (mailto:HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov).