QUOTA (Tariff quotas and ceilings)

This database allows tracking the overall EU usage of "First come first served" import quotas in force granted to products originating from certain third countries. It displays the balances of each tariff quota applicable in the present year and in the past year. It also indicates the date when a particular tariff quota is exhausted. For a number of products, a reduction of the customs duty payable is allowed for limited quantities of imports. This limitation takes the form of tariff quotas. Tariff quotas may apply to imports of a specified origin, normally within the framework of preferential tariff arrangements, or to imports of all origins.