S. 4945

119 S4945 IS: Home Market Restoration Act of 2026
 U.S. Senate
 2026-07-13
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 II  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  S. 4945  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   July 13, 2026   Mr. Cassidy  introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Finance    A BILL
To impose tariff-rate quotas on certain imports.
1.
Short title; table of contents
(a)
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Home Market Restoration Act of 2026  .
(b)
Table of contents
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I—Tariff-rate quotas
Sec. 101. Tariff-rate quotas on shrimp.
Sec. 102. Tariff-rate quotas on honey.
Sec. 103. Tariff-rate quotas on crawfish products.
Sec. 104. Tariff-rate quotas on rice.
Sec. 105. Tariff-rate quotas on siluriformes fish fillets.
TITLE II—Duty increases and tariff-rate quotas
Sec. 201. Duty increase and tariff-rate quotas on sheep and goat meat.
Sec. 202. Increase in duties on live bovine animals; tariff-rate quotas on beef.
Sec. 203. Adjustment for inflation; publication of rates.
I
Tariff-rate quotas
101.
Tariff-rate quotas on shrimp
(a)
In general
(1)
Argentina
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in Argentina that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 13,063,460 kilograms, of which not more than 11,113,013 kilograms may be wild-caught warmwater shrimp.
(2)
Ecuador
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in Ecuador that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 181,164,793 kilograms, of which not more than 170,278,576 kilograms may be farmed warmwater shrimp.
(3)
India
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in India that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 267,256,624 kilograms, of which—
(A)
not more than 221,806,669 kilograms may be farmed warmwater shrimp; and
(B)
not more than 42,773,760 kilograms may be frozen cooked shrimp.
(4)
Indonesia
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in Indonesia that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 126,461,553 kilograms, of which—
(A)
not more than 77,791,091 kilograms may be farmed warmwater shrimp;
(B)
not more than 25,945,484 kilograms may be frozen cooked shrimp; and
(C)
not more than 21,500,278 kilograms may be breaded shrimp.
(5)
Mexico
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in Mexico that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 13,199,538 kilograms, of which—
(A)
not more than 5,397,749 kilograms may be wild-caught warmwater shrimp; and
(B)
not more than 7,665,711 kilograms may be farmed warmwater shrimp.
(6)
People's Republic of China
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in the People's Republic of China that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 2,948,350 kilograms, of which not more than 2,766,913 kilograms may be breaded shrimp.
(7)
Thailand
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in Thailand that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 25,673,328 kilograms, of which—
(A)
not more than 7,711,070 kilograms may be farmed warmwater shrimp;
(B)
not more than 7,438,915 kilograms may be frozen cooked shrimp; and
(C)
not more than 8,981,129 kilograms may be breaded shrimp.
(8)
Vietnam
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in Vietnam that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 58,876,290 kilograms, of which—
(A)
not more than 22,951,774 kilograms may be farmed warmwater shrimp;
(B)
not more than 21,182,764 kilograms may be frozen cooked shrimp; and
(C)
not more than 13,562,412 kilograms may be breaded shrimp.
(9)
Other countries
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of shrimp originating in a country not specified in any of paragraphs (1) through (8) that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 2,721,554 kilograms.
(b)
Above-Quota duty rate
If, in a calendar year, shrimp enters the United States in a quantity that exceeds a limitation specified in subsection (a), the quantity of shrimp in excess of that limitation shall be subject to a rate of duty of 40 percent ad valorem, which shall be in addition to any other duties applicable to the shrimp.
(c)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Breaded shrimp
The term  breaded shrimp  means breaded shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 1605.21.1020 of the HTS.
(2)
Canned shrimp
The term  canned shrimp  means non-frozen cooked shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 1605.29.1040 of the HTS.
(3)
Coldwater shrimp
The term  coldwater shrimp  means the following:
(A)
Frozen coldwater shrimp classified under subheading 0306.16.00 of the HTS.
(B)
Fresh coldwater shrimp classified under subheading 0306.35.00 of the HTS.
(4)
Farmed warmwater shrimp
The term  farmed warmwater shrimp  means the following:
(A)
Frozen farmed warmwater shell-on shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 0306.17.0004, 0306.17.0005, 0306.17.0007, 0306.17.0008, 0306.17.0010, 0306.17.0011, 0306.17.0013, 0306.17.0014, or 0306.17.0016 of the HTS.
(B)
Frozen peeled farmed warmwater shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 0306.17.0041 of the HTS.
(5)
Frozen cooked shrimp
The term  frozen cooked shrimp  means frozen cooked shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 1605.21.1030 or 1605.29.1010 of the HTS.
(6)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
(7)
 Other  shrimp
The term   other  shrimp  means the following:
(A)
Fresh, shell-on warmwater shrimp classified under subheading 0306.36.00 of the HTS.
(B)
Dried, shell-on shrimp classified under subheading 0306.95.00 of the HTS.
(8)
Shrimp
The term  shrimp  means—
(A)
breaded shrimp;
(B)
canned shrimp;
(C)
coldwater shrimp;
(D)
farmed warmwater shrimp;
(E)
frozen cooked shrimp;
(F)
 other  shrimp;
(G)
shrimp imported as part of prepared meals; and
(H)
wild-caught warmwater shrimp.
(9)
Shrimp imported as part of prepared meals
The term  shrimp imported as part of prepared meals  means shrimp classified under subheading 1605.21.05 or 1605.29.05 of the HTS.
(10)
Wild-caught warmwater shrimp
The term  wild-caught warmwater shrimp  means the following:
(A)
Frozen wild-caught warmwater shell-on shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 0306.17.0017, 0306.17.0019, 0306.17.0020, 0306.17.0022, 0306.17.0023, 0306.17.0025, 0306.17.0026, 0306.17.0028, or 0306.17.0029 of the HTS.
(B)
Frozen peeled wild-caught warmwater shrimp classified under statistical reporting number 0306.17.0042 of the HTS.
102.
Tariff-rate quotas on honey
(a)
In general
In any calendar quarter, the aggregate quantity of honey that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 39,235,740 kilograms.
(b)
Country allocations
(1)
In general
The aggregate quantity of honey originating in a country that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS in a calendar quarter—
(A)
shall be determined based on the percentage of the total quantity of honey imported into the United States during the base period that originated in the country, rounded to the nearest  1/10  percent; and
(B)
may not exceed 25 percent of the quantity of honey permitted to enter the United States in that calendar quarter.
(2)
Subcategories
(A)
In general
The aggregate quantity of honey determined for a country under paragraph (1) shall be subdivided into limitations on imports of the following categories, which shall be determined based on the percentage of imports of each such category from that country in 2020:
(i)
Certified organic honey.
(ii)
Comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale.
(iii)
Extra light amber or lighter honey.
(iv)
Light amber or darker honey.
(B)
Treatment of honey syrup
Honey syrup entering the United States during a calendar quarter shall be counted against the limitation for extra light amber or lighter honey under subparagraph (A)(iii).
(3)
Publication of limitations
The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall publish on a publicly accessible website of U.S. Customs and Border Protection the limitations determined under paragraphs (1) and (2) for each country.
(c)
Requirement for export licenses
Honey may not be imported into the United States from a country unless the exporter obtains a license from the customs authority of that country for the exportation of the honey to the United States that specifies the exporter's share of the aggregate quantity of honey originating in the country that may, under subsection (b)(1), enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS in a calendar quarter.
(d)
Above-Quota duty rate
(1)
In general
If, in a calendar quarter, honey enters the United States in a quantity that exceeds a limitation imposed under subsection (a) or (b), the quantity of honey in excess of that limitation shall be subject to a rate of duty determined under paragraph (2).
(2)
Determination of duty rate
The rate of duty for honey entering the United States in excess of a limitation imposed under subsection (a) or (b) shall be the difference between the commercial landed value of the honey (as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture) and the average cost of production of honey in the United States.
(e)
Application of other duties
Imports of honey, whether or not in excess of a limitation imposed under subsection (a) or (b), shall, in addition to any duties under this section, be subject to all duties applicable to the honey under any other provision of law, including antidumping or countervailing duties under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 et seq. ).
(f)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Base period
The term  base period  means the period beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2023.
(2)
Calendar quarter
The term  calendar quarter  means each of the following 3-month periods in a calendar year:
(A)
The period beginning on January 1 and ending on March 31.
(B)
The period beginning on April 1 and ending on June 30.
(C)
The period beginning on July 1 and ending on September 30.
(D)
The period beginning on October 1 and ending on December 31.
(3)
Certified organic honey
The term  certified organic honey  means honey classified under statistical reporting number 0409.00.0005 of the HTS.
(4)
Comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale
The term  comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale  means honey classified under statistical reporting number 0409.00.0010 of the HTS.
(5)
Commercial landed value
The term  commercial landed value , with respect to honey—
(A)
means the value of the honey, as appraised under section 402 of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1401a ); and
(B)
includes—
(i)
the price actually paid or payable for the honey when sold for exportation to the United States; and
(ii)
if not included in the price described in clause (i)—
(I)
all duties imposed by the United States with respect to the honey, including antidumping and countervailing duties under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 et seq. ); and
(II)
freight, insurance, and other charges incurred in transporting the honey to the United States.
(6)
Extra light amber or lighter honey
The term  extra light amber or lighter honey  means honey classified under statistical reporting number 0409.00.0035 or 0409.00.0045 of the HTS.
(7)
Honey
(A)
In general
The term  honey  means—
(i)
all honey classified under heading 0409 of the HTS; and
(ii)
sugar syrups containing honey classified under subheading 2106.90.99 of the HTS.
(B)
Determination of weight
In determining the weight of a syrup described in subparagraph (A)(ii) for purposes of this section, the full weight of the syrup shall be used.
(8)
Honey syrup
(A)
In general
The term  honey syrup  means any mixture of honey and other sugars or sweeteners classified under subheading 2106.90.99 of the HTS.
(B)
Determination of weight
In determining the weight of a syrup described in subparagraph (A) for purposes of this section, the full weight of the syrup shall be used.
(9)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
(10)
Light amber or darker honey
The term  light amber or darker honey  means honey classified under statistical reporting number 0409.00.0056 or 0409.00.0065 of the HTS.
103.
Tariff-rate quotas on crawfish products
(a)
In general
(1)
Egypt
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of crawfish products originating in Egypt that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 635,030 kilograms.
(2)
Japan
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of crawfish products originating in Japan that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 100,924 kilograms.
(3)
People's Republic of China
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of crawfish products originating in the People's Republic of China that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 3,719,462 kilograms.
(4)
Spain
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of crawfish products originating in Spain that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 725,749 kilograms.
(5)
Vietnam
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of crawfish products originating in Vietnam that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 63,503 kilograms.
(6)
Other countries
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of crawfish products originating in all countries not specified in any of paragraphs (1) through (5) that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 7,258 kilograms.
(b)
In-Quota rate
The rate of duty applicable to the quantity of crawfish products entering the United States below an applicable limitation under subsection (a) shall be—
(1)
with respect to crawfish products originating in Egypt, the People's Republic of China, Spain, or Vietnam, 302.53 percent ad valorem; and
(2)
with respect to crawfish products originating in Japan or any country not specified in any of paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a), 151.27 percent ad valorem.
(c)
Above-Quota rate
The rate of the duty applicable to the quantity of crawfish products entering the United States in excess of an applicable limitation under subsection (a) shall be—
(1)
with respect to crawfish products originating in Egypt, the People's Republic of China, Spain, or Vietnam, 402.53 percent ad valorem; and
(2)
with respect to crawfish products originating in Japan or any country not specified in any of paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a), 251.27 percent ad valorem.
(d)
Application of other duties
Imports of crawfish products, whether or not in excess of a limitation under subsection (a), shall, in addition to any duties imposed under this section, be subject to all duties applicable to the products under any other provision of law, including antidumping or countervailing duties under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 et seq. ).
(e)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Crawfish product
The term  crawfish product  means any of the following:
(A)
Frozen freshwater crawfish, or flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption, classified under statistical reporting number 0309.90.3000 of the HTS.
(B)
Freshwater crawfish, including in shell, cooked by steaming or boiling, frozen, classified under statistical reporting number 0306.19.0110 of the HTS.
(C)
Flours, meals, and pellets of frozen freshwater crawfish, fit for human consumption, classified under statistical reporting number 0309.90.1010 of the HTS.
(D)
Peeled freshwater crawfish tail meat, prepared or preserved, classified under statistical reporting number 1605.40.1010 of the HTS.
(2)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
104.
Tariff-rate quotas on rice
(a)
Aggregate limitation
In calendar year 2028 and each calendar year thereafter, the aggregate quantity of rice that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS during that calendar year may not exceed a quantity that is equal to 10 percent of the total quantity of rice used in the United States during the previous marketing year, as reported by the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report published by the Department of Agriculture.
(b)
Country limitations
(1)
In general
In calendar year 2028 and each calendar year thereafter—
(A)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in India that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is a quantity not to exceed 12 percent of the aggregate limitation under subsection (a);
(B)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in Pakistan that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is a quantity not to exceed 14 percent of the aggregate limitation under subsection (a);
(C)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in Thailand that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is a quantity not to exceed 58 percent of the aggregate limitation under subsection (a);
(D)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in Vietnam that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is a quantity not to exceed 2 percent of the aggregate limitation under subsection (a); and
(E)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in all countries (subject to subsection (g)), in the aggregate, not specified in any of subparagraphs (A) through (D) that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 14 percent of the aggregate limitation under subsection (a).
(2)
Reallocation authority
If the Secretary of Agriculture determines that the aggregate quantity of rice originating in a country specified in any of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1) entering the United States in a calendar year will be less than the limitation applicable to the country under that paragraph, the Secretary may increase the limitation for all countries under subparagraph (E) of that paragraph by the quantity by which the limitation applicable to the country exceeds the quantity of rice originating in the country and entering the United States during that year.
(c)
Transition rule for calendar year 2027
In calendar year 2027—
(1)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in India that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 49,000,000 kilograms;
(2)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in Pakistan that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 14,000,000 kilograms;
(3)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in the People's Republic of China that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 11,000,000 kilograms;
(4)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in Thailand that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 129,000,000 kilograms;
(5)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in Vietnam that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 4,400,000 kilograms; and
(6)
the aggregate quantity of rice originating in all countries, in the aggregate, not specified in any of paragraphs (1) through (5) that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS is 24,000,000 kilograms.
(d)
Above-Quota rate
Subject to subsections (e) and (f), the rate of the duty applicable to the quantity of rice entering the United States in a calendar year in excess of an applicable limitation under subsection (b) or (c) shall be 65 percent ad valorem.
(e)
Additional safeguard
(1)
In general
If the aggregate quantity of rice entering the United States from a country specified in any of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (b)(1) in a calendar year exceeds the quantity for that country specified in paragraph (2), the rate of duty applicable to the quantity of rice entering the United States from that country in excess of the quantity specified in paragraph (2) shall be 130 percent ad valorem.
(2)
Quantity specified
The quantity specified in this paragraph is 120 percent of the limitation applicable to the country for a calender year under subsection (b) or (c), as applicable.
(f)
Application of other duties
Imports of rice, whether or not in excess of a limitation under subsection (b) or (c), shall, in addition to any duties imposed under this section, be subject to all duties applicable to the products under any other provision of law, including antidumping or countervailing duties under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 et seq. ).
(g)
Exclusion of imports from Canada and Mexico
This section shall not apply to rice that qualifies as an originating good under section 202 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act ( 19 U.S.C. 4531 ).
(h)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
(2)
Rice
The term  rice  means—
(A)
rice classified under heading 1006 of the HTS; and
(B)
rice flour classified under subheading 1102.90.25 of the HTS.
105.
Tariff-rate quotas on siluriformes fish fillets
(a)
In general
(1)
People's Republic of China
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of siluriformes fish fillets originating in the People's Republic of China that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 5,800,000 kilograms.
(2)
Vietnam
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of siluriformes fish fillets originating in Vietnam that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 84,000,000 kilograms.
(3)
Other countries
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of siluriformes fish fillets originating in all countries not specified in paragraph (1) or (2) that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in subsection (b) is 45,000 kilograms.
(b)
In-Quota rate
The rate of duty applicable to the quantity of siluriformes fish entering the United States below an applicable limitation under subsection (a) shall be 50 percent ad valorem.
(c)
Above-Quota rate
The rate of the duty applicable to the quantity of siluriformes fish fillets entering the United States in excess of an applicable limitation under subsection (a) shall be 200 percent ad valorem.
(d)
Application of other duties
Imports of siluriformes fish fillets, whether or not in excess of a limitation under subsection (a), shall, in addition to any duties imposed under this section, be subject to all duties applicable to the products under any other provision of law, including antidumping or countervailing duties under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 et seq. ).
(e)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
(2)
Siluriformes fish fillet
The term  siluriformes fish fillet  means a frozen fillet of siluriformes fish classified under subheading 0304.62.00 the HTS.
II
Duty increases and tariff-rate quotas
201.
Duty increase and tariff-rate quotas on sheep and goat meat
(a)
Increase in column 1 duty rate
Chapter 2 of the HTS is amended by striking the rates of the duty in the column 1 general and special rate of duty columns and inserting  $2.76/kg  in each of the following subheadings:
        0204.10.00  0204.23.40  0204.42.40    0204.21.00  0204.30.00  0204.43.20    0204.22.20  0204.41.00  0204.43.40    0204.22.40  0204.42.20  0204.50.00    0204.23.20
(b)
Tariff-Rate quota
The aggregate quantity of sheep or goat meat that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by subsection (a), is—
(1)
in calendar year 2027, 133,809,749 kilograms;
(2)
in calendar year 2028, 124,737,902 kilograms;
(3)
in calendar year 2029, 116,573,239 kilograms;
(4)
in calendar year 2030, 108,862,169 kilograms;
(5)
in calendar year 2031, 101,604,691 kilograms;
(6)
in calendar year 2032, 94,800,805 kilograms;
(7)
in calendar year 2033, 88,450,512 kilograms;
(8)
in calendar year 2034, 82,553,811 kilograms;
(9)
in calendar year 2035, 77,110,703 kilograms; and
(10)
in calendar year 2036, 72,121,187 kilograms.
(c)
Above-Quota duty rate
If, in a calendar year, sheep or goat meat enters the United States in a quantity that exceeds the applicable limitation imposed under subsection (b), the quantity of sheep or goat meat in excess of that limitation shall be subject to a rate of duty of $11.02 per kilogram.
(d)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
(2)
Sheep or goat meat
The term  sheep or goat meat  means all meat of sheep or goats classified under subheadings 0204.10.00 through 0204.50.00 of the HTS.
202.
Increase in duties on live bovine animals; tariff-rate quotas on beef
(a)
Live bovine animals
(1)
Increase in duties
Chapter 1 of the HTS is amended by striking the rate of the duty in the column 1 general and special rate of duty columns and inserting  25%  in each of the following subheadings:
        0102.21.00  0102.29.40  0102.39.00    0102.29.20  0102.31.00  0102.90.00
(2)
Tariff-rate quota
The aggregate quantity of live large bovines that may enter the United States in a calendar year at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 1,500,000.
(3)
Above-quota duty rate
If, in a calendar year, live large bovines enter the United States in a quantity that exceeds the limitation imposed under paragraph (2), the quantity of live large bovines in excess of that limitation shall be subject to a rate of duty of 50 percent ad valorem.
(b)
Beef
(1)
Increase in duties
Chapter 1 of the HTS is amended by striking the rate of the duty in the column 1 general and special rate of duty columns and inserting  $1.68/kg  in each of the following subheadings:
        0201.10.05  0201.30.06  0202.20.30    0201.10.10  0201.30.10  0202.20.50    0201.10.50  0201.30.30  0202.20.80    0201.20.02  0201.30.50  0202.30.02    0201.20.04  0201.30.80  0202.30.04    0201.20.06  0202.10.05  0202.30.06    0201.20.10  0202.10.10  0202.30.10    0201.20.30  0202.10.50  0202.30.30    0201.20.50  0202.20.02  0202.30.50    0201.20.80  0202.20.04  0202.30.80    0201.30.02  0202.20.06     0201.30.04  0202.20.10
(2)
Tariff-rate quotas on beef
(A)
In general
(i)
Argentina
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in Argentina that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 9,330,270 kilograms.
(ii)
Australia
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in Australia that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 85,921,160 kilograms.
(iii)
Canada
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in Canada that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 130,309,410 kilograms.
(iv)
Mexico
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in Mexico that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 96,635,420 kilograms.
(v)
New Zealand
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in New Zealand that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 64,431,030 kilograms.
(vi)
Uruguay
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in Uruguay that may enter the United States at the rate of duty specified in column 1 of the HTS, as amended by paragraph (1), is 19,591,710 kilograms.
(vii)
Other countries
In any calendar year, the aggregate quantity of beef originating in all countries not specified in any of clauses (i) through (vi) that may enter the United States at the rate specified in paragraph (2) is 65,005,000 kilograms.
(B)
Above-quota rate
In the case of beef originating in a country specified in any of clauses (i) through (vi) of subparagraph (A), the rate of the duty applicable to the quantity of beef entering the United States in excess of the applicable limitation under subparagraph (A) shall be $6.55 per kilogram.
(C)
Imports from other countries
In the case of beef originating in a country not specified in any of clauses (i) through (vi) of subparagraph (A), no quantity of beef may enter the United States in excess of the limitation under clause (vii) of that subparagraph.
(c)
Application of other duties
Imports of live bovine animals and beef, whether or not in excess of a limitation under subsection (a) or (b), shall, in addition to any duties imposed under this section or an amendment made by this section, be subject to all duties applicable to the beef or animals under any other provision of law, including antidumping or countervailing duties under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1677 et seq. ).
(d)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Beef
The term  beef  means meat of bovine animals classified under heading 0201 or 0202 of the HTS.
(2)
HTS
The term  HTS  means the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
(3)
Live bovine animal
The term  live bovine animal  means an animal classified under heading 0102 of the HTS.
203.
Adjustment for inflation; publication of rates
(a)
Adjustment for inflation
(1)
In general
The President shall adjust the rates of duty expressed as a dollar amount in subsections (a) and (c) of section 201 and paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 202(b) on October 1, 2027, and at the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of the increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal year 2026.
(2)
Special rule for calculation of adjustment
In adjusting an amount under paragraph (1), the President shall round the amount of any increase in the Consumer Price Index to the nearest cent.
(3)
Consumer price index defined
In this subsection, the term  Consumer Price Index  means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.
(b)
Publication of rates
The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall publish the rates of duty for each fiscal year, as adjusted under subsection (a), on a publicly accessible website of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.