EU tariff-rate quota · SR-BR
Sugar for refining (Brazil)
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 12(a)-(c) of the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement. · Data last updated 18 October 2026
Volume 2026
180,000 t
pro-rated estimate 120,821 t
In-quota duty 2026
duty-free
Full annual volume
180,000 t
from 2026
Year 0 (1 May to 31 December 2026) pro-rated: 120,821 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.
Only for goods originating in Brazil.
Usage and balance
- Order 09.4915 is licence-managed: TARIC doesn't publish a balance for it.
Volume and in-quota terms by year
| Year | Volume | In-quota duty |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 180,000 tpro-rated estimate 120,821 t | duty-free |
| 2027 | 180,000 t | duty-free |
Products covered
2 tariff lines under 1 heading.
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 1701 13 10 | Raw cane sugar for refining, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, obtained without centrifugation, with sucrose content 69° to 93°, containing only natural anhedral microcrystals [see subheading note 2.] |
| 1701 14 10 | Raw cane sugar for refining, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter (excl. cane sugar of 1701 13) |