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CSMS #69019529 · Information: Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3 Tariff Rate Quota

Origins: GB

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: A tariff-rate quota for UK-origin automobiles is scheduled to open for the July–September 2026 quarter, which may affect how such entries are timed and processed.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP has published Quota Bulletin 26-509 covering the 2026 Q3 tariff-rate quota for automobiles from the United Kingdom. The notice states the quota period runs July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with an opening date of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and it references Executive Order 14309 implementing the U.S.–UK Economic Prosperity Deal.

Who's affected: The notice cites automobiles from the United Kingdom (origin GB) classified under HTSUS Chapter 87 subheadings specified in Executive Order 14309.

What to review:
- Review whether your UK-origin automobile entries fall within the HTSUS Chapter 87 subheadings named in the bulletin and Executive Order 14309.
- Confirm with your broker the entry-timing rules, including that entries filed before 8:30 a.m. ET on the opening date are treated as 8:30 a.m. for quota qualification.
- Check whether proration may apply if an HTSUS group exceeds the limit at the opening moment.
- Review the full Quota Bulletin 26-509 on CBP's webpage, or direct questions to [email protected].

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.

Official notice

Information: Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3 Tariff Rate Quota Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3 Tariff Rate Quota has been published on our webpage at the following link : Quota Bulletin 26-509 2026 United Kingdom Automobile Quarter 3 Tariff Rate Quota Commodity: Automobiles from the United Kingdom (UK) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), Chapter 87 subheading, specified in Executive Order 14309, “Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal,” 90 FR 26419 (June 23, 2025). Quota Period: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 Opening Date: Wednesday , J uly 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 08:30 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 [email protected] . ]]>

Source: CBP CSMS · Read the official notice ↗

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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.