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CSMS #68961636 · Information: Quota Bulletin 26-225 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3

Origins: AR

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: A CBP quota bulletin announces a Tranche 3 opening for additional Argentine beef imports under a specified tariff-rate quota for a defined period in 2026.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-225 covering the 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3. The notice states that, in addition to the aggregate beef quantity for Argentina in AUSN 3(a) to Chapter 2, an additional 80,000 metric tons of Argentine beef product may be entered between February 13, 2026 and December 31, 2026, with this tranche's quota period running July 1 through September 30, 2026 and opening July 1, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice cites beef of Argentina (origin AR) provided for in HTSUS Chapter 2, specifically statistical reporting numbers 0201.30.5091, 0201.30.5097, 0202.30.5091, and 0202.30.5097, referencing AUSN 3(b) and U.S. note 7 to the subchapter.

What to review:
- Review whether your product falls under the cited HTSUS statistical reporting numbers and the referenced AUSN 3(b)/U.S. note 7 provisions.
- Confirm with your broker the quota opening timing, including the 08:30 a.m. ET entry-time rule and possible proration if the limit is exceeded.
- Check the quota period dates and remaining quantity before planning entries.
- Confirm origin documentation supports an Argentina claim.

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 26-225 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3 Quota Bulletin 26-22 5 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3 has been published on our webpage at the following link : Quota Bulletin 26-225 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 3 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 Period: July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 Opening Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 All entries submitted after 12:01 a . m . local port time and prior to 08:30 a . m . Eastern Time (ET) and on the opening date will receive an entry time of 08:30 am for quota qualification purposes. If the total for any HTSUS group exceeds the limit at 08:30 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.