Beef Imports from Argentina Hit 50% of Safeguard Quota; 55% Tariff May Apply
China's Ministry of Commerce said beef imports from Argentina reached 50% of the volume specified under the 2026 safeguard measure as of August 5, 2026. If imports reach 100% of the quota, an additional 55% tariff will apply on top of current rates. The notice serves as an update for stakeholders.
The Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of China's Ministry of Commerce issued a notice stating that beef imported from Argentina under the safeguard measure had reached 50% of the specified volume for that country (region) as of August 5, 2026, as defined in the ministry's Announcement No. 87 of 2025. According to the announcement, once cumulative beef imports reach 100% of the specified volume, an additional 55% tariff will be imposed on top of the prevailing applied tariff rate, effective from the third day after the threshold is met (including that day).
The latest notice is an implementation update for the 2026 beef safeguard measure, intended to inform relevant parties of the import volume progress. It does not address beef import volumes from other countries, nor does it provide a specific timeline for subsequent enforcement steps.
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