Publication of 2026 Tariff-Rate Quota Quantitative Limits Under the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Brief takeaway: The notice publishes the 2026 tariff-rate quota (TRQ) quantitative limits for certain goods from Australia under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
What changed: According to the notice, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is providing the tariff-rate quota quantitative limits for calendar year 2026 for certain tariff subheadings under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The notice states these limits are provided in accordance with that agreement.
Who's affected: The notice names Australia (AU) as the origin under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. It refers to "certain tariff subheadings" subject to tariff-rate quotas but the specific product types and HTS subheadings are not detailed in the text provided here.
What to review:
- Review whether your Australian-origin goods fall under any of the tariff subheadings covered by these 2026 TRQ limits.
- Confirm with your customs broker the specific quantitative limits and applicable HTS subheadings for calendar year 2026.
- Check how in-quota versus over-quota tariff treatment may be relevant to your shipments and their timing.
- Confirm origin documentation and any FTA claim requirements with your broker or trade counsel.
This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.
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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.