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CSMS #68168194 · Information: Quota Bulletin 26-224 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 2

Origins: AR

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: A second tranche of additional Argentina beef quota has been announced, opening April 1, 2026, which may affect importers bringing in Argentine beef under specific HTSUS reporting numbers.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP published Quota Bulletin 26-224 covering a 2026 Argentina beef Tranche 2. The notice states that, in addition to the aggregate quantity in AUSN 3(a) to Chapter 2, an additional 80,000 metric tons of Argentine beef may be entered between February 13, 2026 and December 31, 2026 under the cited reporting numbers, tied to a Presidential Proclamation published February 6, 2026.

Who's affected: The notice cites beef products 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, addressed under AUSN 3(b) and U.S. note 7 to the subchapter.

What to review:
- Review whether your Argentine beef entries fall under the four reporting numbers named in the notice.
- Confirm with your broker the quota period (April 1 – June 30, 2026) and the April 1 opening date, plus the 8:30 a.m. ET timing and possible proration.
- Check how the additional 80,000 mt tranche relates to the existing AUSN 3(a) aggregate quantity for your goods.
- Confirm entry timing and filing steps with your licensed customs broker or CBP's Quota and Agriculture Branch.

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 26-224 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 2 Quota Bulletin 26-224 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 2 has been published on our webpage at the following link: Quota Bulletin 26-224 2026 Argentina Beef Tranche 2 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 12:01am 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: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 Opening Dates: Wednesday, April 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 [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.