Tariff-rate quotas
EU–Mercosur tariff-rate quotas
23 EU quotas and 12 Mercosur quotas. Within the volume the duty is lower or zero; above it, the full rate applies.
Data last updated 18 October 2026
Imports into the EU
| Quota | Volume 2026 | Full volume | In-quota duty | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF1Fresh and chilled beef | 9,075 t carcass weight equivalent | 54,450 t carcass weight equivalent | 7.5% | 02010206 |
| BF2Frozen beef | 7,425 t carcass weight equivalent | 44,550 t carcass weight equivalent | 7.5% | 0202020602101602 |
| PKPork | 4,167 t carcass weight equivalent | 25,000 t carcass weight equivalent | 83 EUR/t | 020302101602 |
| PY1Poultry, boneless | 15,000 t carcass weight equivalent | 90,000 t carcass weight equivalent | duty-free | 020702101602 |
| PY2Poultry, bone-in | 15,000 t carcass weight equivalent | 90,000 t carcass weight equivalent | duty-free | 02070209 |
| MPMilk powder | 1,000 t | 10,000 t | the base rate cut by 10% | 0402 |
| CECheese | 3,000 t | 30,000 t | the base rate cut by 10% | 0406 |
| IFInfant formula | 500 t | 5,000 t | the base rate cut by 10% | 1901 |
| MEMaize and sorghum | 166,667 t | 1,000,000 t | duty-free | 10051007 |
| RERice | 10,000 t | 60,000 t | duty-free | 1006 |
| SR-BRSugar for refining (Brazil) | 180,000 t | 180,000 t | duty-free | 1701 |
| SR-PYSugar for refining (Paraguay) | 10,000 t | 10,000 t | duty-free | 1701 |
| OSOther sugars | 2,000 t | 2,000 t | the base rate cut by 50% | 17021806 |
| EG1Eggs | 500 t shell-egg equivalent | 3,000 t shell-egg equivalent | duty-free | 0408 |
| EG2Egg albumin | 500 t shell-egg equivalent | 3,000 t shell-egg equivalent | duty-free | 3502 |
| HYHoney | 7,500 t | 45,000 t | duty-free | 0409 |
| RMRum and cane spirits | 400 t pure alcohol | 2,400 t pure alcohol | duty-free | 2208 |
| SCSweetcorn | 1,000 t | 1,000 t | duty-free | 200120042005 |
| SH1Maize and manioc starch | 1,500 t | 1,500 t | the base rate cut by 50% | 1108 |
| SH2Starch derivatives | 100 t | 600 t | duty-free | 290535053824 |
| ELEthanol | 33,333 t | 200,000 t | 6.4 EUR/hl | 22072208 |
| GCGarlic (into the EU) | 1,875 t | 15,000 t | the base rate cut by 30% | 0703 |
| BDBiodiesel (Paraguay) | 50,000 t | 50,000 t | duty-free | 3826 |
Imports into Mercosur
| Quota | Volume 2026 | Full volume | In-quota duty | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRQ-1Milk powder (into Mercosur) | 1,000 t | 10,000 t | the base rate cut by 10% | 0402 |
| TRQ-2Cheese (into Mercosur) | 3,000 t | 30,000 t | the base rate cut by 10% | 0406 |
| TRQ-3Infant formula (into Mercosur) | 500 t | 5,000 t | the base rate cut by 10% | 1901 |
| TRQ-4Garlic (into Mercosur) | 1,875 t | 15,000 t | the base rate cut by 30% | 0703 |
| CH1:1806.20Chocolate in blocks over 2 kg | 1,710 t | 4,760 t | 16.2% | 1806 |
| CH1:1806.90Other chocolate and cocoa preparations | 6,320 t | 17,640 t | 18% | 1806 |
| CH2:1704.90.10White chocolate | 771 t | 2,030 t | 18.7% | 1704 |
| CH2:1806.10Sweetened cocoa powder | 90 t | 150 t | 16.8% | 1806 |
| CH2:1806.31Filled chocolate bars | 1,890 t | 4,380 t | 18.7% | 1806 |
| CH2:1806.32Unfilled chocolate bars | 1,800 t | 5,200 t | 18.7% | 1806 |
| T1Prepared tomatoes | 7,500 t | 7,500 t | 12.6% | 2002 |
| 15VCars and light vehicles (15V) | 50,000 vehicles | 50,000 vehicles | the base rate cut by 50% | 870187038704 |