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40. IMPORT QUOTAS An import quota is a quantity control on imported merchandise for a certain period of time. Quotas are established by legislation, by directives, and by proclamations issued under the authority contained in specific legislation. The majority of import quotas are administered by the U.S. Customs Service. The Commissioner of Customs controls the importation of quota merchandise but has no authority to change or modify any quota. United States import quotas may be divided into two types: absolute and tariff-rate. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), there are tariff-preference levels, which are administered like tariff-rate quotas. Tariff-rate quotas provide for the entry of a specified quantity of the quota product at a reduced rate of duty during a given period. There is no limitation on the amount of the product that may be entered during the quota period, but quantities entered in excess of the quota for the period are subject to higher duty rates. In most cases, products of Communistcontrolled areas are not entitled to the benefits of tariff-rate quotas. Absolute quotas are quantitative, that is, no more than the amount specified may be permitted entry during a quota period. Some absolute quotas are global, while others are allocated to specified foreign countries. Imports in excess of a specified quota may be held for the opening of the next quota period by placing it in a foreign trade zone or by entering it for warehouse, or it may be exported or destroyed under Customs supervision. The usual Customs procedures generally applicable to other imports apply with respect to commodities subject to quota limitations. The quota status of a commodity subject to a tariff-rate quota cannot be determined in advance of its entry. The quota rates of duty are ordinarily assessed on such commodities entered from the beginning of the quota period until such time in the period as it is determined that imports are nearing the quota level. Port directors of Customs are then instructed to require the deposit of estimated duties at the over-quota duty rate and to report the time of official presentation of each entry. A final determination is then made of the date and time when a quota is filled, and all port directors are advised accordingly. Some of the absolute quotas are invariably filled at or shortly after the opening of the quota period. Each of these quotas is therefore officially opened at noon Eastern Standard Time, or the equivalent in other time zones, on the designated effective date. When the total quantity for these entries filed at the opening of the quota period exceeds the quota, the merchandise is released on a pro rata basis, the pro rata being the ratio between the quota quantity and the total quantity offered for entry. This assures an equitable distribution of the quota. Merchandise is not regarded as presented for purposes of determining quota priority until an entry summary or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption has been submitted in proper form and the merchandise is located within the port limits. COMMODITIES SUBJECT TO QUOTAS ADMINISTERED BY CUSTOMS As provided in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, the commodities listed below are subject to quota limitations in effect as of the date of publication of this book. Local Customs officers can be consulted about any changes. Information may also be obtained by contacting the Quota Staff, U.S. Customs Service, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20229, Tel. 202.927.5850. Tariff-Rate Quotas ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Anchovies Brooms Broom corn brooms Ethyl alcohol Lamb IMPORTING INTO THE UNITED STATES 89
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Line pipe Milk and cream Olives Satsumas (mandarins) Tuna Upland cotton Wire rod made-ups and cotton or man-made fibers yarns. Imported from Canada: ■ Section XI Additional U.S. Notes—cotton or man-made fiber apparel, wool apparel, cotton or man-made fiber fabrics and made-ups and cotton or man-made fibers yarns. NAFTA Presidential Proclamation 6641 implemented the North American Free Trade Agreement and established tariff-preference levels on the following qualifying imported goods: Imported from Mexico: ■ Chapter 99, Subchapter VI, U.S. Note 4 (99 USN 4)—Milk and cream ■ 99 USN 5—Dried milk and dried cream ■ 99 USN 6—Dried milk and dried cream ■ 99 USN 7—Milk and cream (condensed and evaporated) ■ 99 USN 8—Cheese ■ 99 USN 9—Tomatoes ■ 99 USN 10—Tomatoes ■ 99 USN 11—Onions and shallots ■ 99 USN 12—Eggplants ■ 99 USN 13—Chili peppers ■ 99 USN 14—Squash ■ 99 USN 15—Watermelons ■ 99 USN 16—Peanuts ■ 99 USN 18—Sugars derived from sugar cane or sugar beets ■ 99 USN 19—Blended syrups ■ 99 USN 20—Sugars derived from sugar cane or sugar beets ■ 99 USN 21—Orange juice ■ 99 USN 22—Orange juice ■ 99 USN 25—Cotton ■ 9906.96.01—Brooms ■ Section XI Additional U.S. Notes—cotton or man-made fiber apparel, wool apparel, cotton or man-made fiber fabrics and Tariff-Rate Quotas—GATT: Presidential Proclamation 6763 implemented the GATT Uruguay Round Agreements for the following tariff-rate commodities: ■ Chapter 2, Additional U.S. Note 3 (2 AUSN 3)—Beef ■ 4 AUSN 5—Milk and cream ■ 4 AUSN 9—Dried milk and dried cream ■ 4 AUSN 10—Dairy products ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 AUSN 11—Milk and cream (condensed or evaporated) 4 AUSN 12—Dried milk, dried cream, and dried whey (in excess of 224,981 kilograms) 4 AUSN 18—Canadian cheddar cheese 12 AUSN 2—Peanuts 17 AUSN 5—Sugar (including sugar cane) 17 AUSN 7—Articles containing more than 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in 17 AUSN 2 17 AUSN 8—Articles containing more than 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in 17 AUSN 3 17 AUSN 9—Blended syrups 18 AUSN 1—Cocoa powder 18 AUSN 2—Chocolate 18 AUSN 3—Chocolate and low-fat chocolate crumb 19 AUSN 2—Infant formula 19 AUSN 3—Mixes and doughs 20 AUSN 5—Peanut butter and paste 21 AUSN 4—Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings 21 AUSN 5—Ice cream 90 U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE
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