Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program
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The proposed rule involves the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program, which allows for the issuance of licenses to import certain dairy products under tariff-rate quotas as specified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. It aims to amend existing regulations to streamline the licensing process and ensure fair access for importers. The comment period for this proposed rule has been extended to give stakeholders more time to provide input on the changes.
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Key Changes
- Extension of the comment period by 15 days.
- Adjustment of licensing regulations for dairy imports.
- Streamlining the process for issuing licenses.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit comments on the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program proposed rule on or before April 23, 2026
Include agency name (Foreign Agricultural Service) and docket number (USDA-2026-0067) or RIN (0551-AB04) in all submissions regarding this proposed rule
Amend the regulation codified at 7 CFR 6.20 et seq. to provide for issuance of annual licenses to import certain dairy articles under tariff-rate quotas as set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
Make all submitted comments available for public inspection online at www.regulations.gov and at the Dairy Import Programs office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays
Issue annual licenses to importers for dairy products under tariff-rate quotas as part of the Dairy TRQ Import Licensing Program