COMMODITIES
Agricultural products described in Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII, U.S. Note 24, U.S. Note 25; and Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Notes 4 through 14, of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
The DR-CAFTA contains quantitative restraints associated with a reduced duty rate for agricultural products that meet the requirements for a "qualifying good." A qualifying good is one that meets the product specific rule of origin; however, U.S. materials or inputs are considered to be of a non-Party, i.e., U.S. materials are considered non-originating. The tariff rate quotas (TRQs) cover products such as sugar, sugar-containing products, beef, cheese, milk powder, butter, other dairy products, ice cream, milk, cream, and sour cream.
QUOTA PERIOD
January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020
OPENING DATE
Thursday, January 2, 2020
RESTRAINT LEVEL
Not all TRQs apply to every CAFTA country.
CHAPTER 98, SUBCHAPTER XXII, U.S. NOTE 24
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2000000 kg |
CHAPTER 98, SUBCHAPTER XXII, U.S. NOTE 25
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 14980000 kg |
| Dominican Republic | 12800000 kg |
| El Salvador | 36040000 kg |
| Guatemala | 49820000 kg |
| Honduras | 10240000 kg |
| Nicaragua | 28160000 kg |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 4 (Beef)
(Expired as of December 31, 2019.)
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 5 (milk, Cream)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 806745 L |
| El Salvador | 726070 L |
| Guatemala | 605059 L |
| Honduras | 1109274 L |
| Nicaragua | 504216 L |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 6 (butter, Sour Cream)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 99000 kg |
| El Salvador | 119000 kg |
| Honduras | 198000 kg |
CHAPTER 99, SUBCHAPTER XV, U.S. NOTE 7 (Dried Milk, Cream)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 99000 kg |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 8 (Other Dairy)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 297000 kg |
| Dominican Republic | 250000 kg |
| El Salvador | 238000 kg |
| Guatemala | 495000 kg |
| Nicaragua | 198000 kg |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 9 (Dairy)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 500000 kg |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 10 (Cheese)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 594000 kg |
| Dominican Republic | 938000 kg |
| El Salvador | 891000 kg |
| Guatemala | 990000 kg |
| Honduras | 693000 kg |
| Nicaragua | 1237000 kg |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 11 (Cheese)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 495000 kg |
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 12 (Peanuts)
(Expired as of December 31, 2019.)
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 13 (Peanut Butter)
(Expired as of December 31, 2019.)
Chapter 99, Subchapter XV, U.S. Note 14 (Ice Cream)
| COUNTRY | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 192226 L |
| Dominican Republic | 364076 L |
| El Salvador | 153781 L |
| Guatemala | 384451 L |
| Honduras | 96113 L |
| Nicaragua | 528620 L |
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
Use “P+” as the primary special program indicator.
Use entry type code 02, 06, 07, 12, 23, 32, 38 or 52.
Report in units of measure as shown in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
All raw cane sugar must be sampled in accordance with Customs Directive 3820-001B, dated May 01, 2007.
NOTIFICATION
No further editions of this QB for Dominican Republic – Central America – United States
Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) – 2020 Limits for Agriculture Products will be issued until amendments in agreements or changes in quota amounts occur.
Questions from the importing community regarding this electronic message may refer questions through email to HQQUOTA@cbp.dhs.gov