EU tariff-rate quota · HY
Honey
Imports into the EU from Mercosur within this quota pay duty-free; above it, the full base rate applies.
Legal basis: Annex 2-A, Section B, para 16 of the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement. · Data last updated 18 October 2026
Volume 2026
7,500 t
pro-rated estimate 5,034 t
In-quota duty 2026
duty-free
Full annual volume
45,000 t
from 2031
Year 0 (1 May to 31 December 2026) pro-rated: 5,034 t. This is an estimate (245/365 of the annual volume) unless TARIC shows the opened volume.
Above the quota: the full base rate applies.
Usage and balance
Order 09.0881: 959,730 kg of 1,722,960 kg left (56%)
Period 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 · last import 12 October 2026 · TARIC balance, data as of 16 October 2026
Volume and in-quota terms by year
| Year | Volume | In-quota duty |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,500 tpro-rated estimate 5,034 t | duty-free |
| 2027 | 15,000 t | duty-free |
| 2028 | 22,500 t | duty-free |
| 2029 | 30,000 t | duty-free |
| 2030 | 37,500 t | duty-free |
| 2031 | 45,000 t | duty-free |
Products covered
1 tariff line under 1 heading.
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 0409 00 00 | Natural honey |