Tariff Rate QuotasCBP guidanceUpdated Sep 23, 2026

CBP opens Tranche 2 of beef tariff-rate quota under 'Further Ensuring Affordable Beef' proclamation

CBP Quota Bulletin 26-231 (CSMS # 70003236) announces the opening of Tranche 2 of the beef quota established by the Presidential Proclamation 'Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer' published August 26, 2026. Tranche 2 covers beef under HTSUS Chapter 2 subheadings referenced in Additional U.S. Note 3, for the quota period October 1 to October 30, 2026; Tranche 1 (September 1–30) has expired and Tranche 3 runs October 31 to November 30, 2026. Entries submitted after 12:01 a.m. local port time and before 8:30 a.m. ET on October 1 receive an 8:30 a.m. entry time, and entries will be prorated if any HTSUS group exceeds its limit at that time.

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  1. CBP guidanceAug 31, 2026 · CBP CSMS · CSMS message
    Information: Quota Bulletin 26-230 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 1
  2. CBP guidanceSep 23, 2026 · CBP CSMS · CSMS message
    Information: Quota Bulletin 26-231 Further Ensuring Affordable Beef Tranche 2
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  1. Announced
  2. Signed
  3. Filed early
  4. Published
  5. ✓ CBP guidance
  6. In the HTS

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