Updated throughout the quarter by the Alba Trade Compliance team
U.S. importers of Argentine beef should closely monitor utilization of the Q4 2026 Argentina beef tariff-rate quota (TRQ) as entries are presented throughout the quarter.
The Q4 quota opened October 1 and runs through December 31, 2026, with a total quota limit of 20 million kilograms.
Current Q4 Argentina Beef Quota Status
As of the latest ACE quota data:
Alba will update this page as new quota utilization data becomes available.
Q4 2026 Quota at a Glance
| Quota period | Q4 2026 (October 1 – December 31, 2026) |
| Quota limit | 20,000,000 kg |
| Quota filled | 47% (9,372,548 kg) |
| Quota remaining | 53% (10,627,452 kg) |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Figures reflect the most recent utilization data available at the time of posting.
Why Importers Should Monitor the Quota
Argentina’s beef TRQ allows qualifying beef to enter the United States within the established quota quantity at the applicable in-quota duty treatment. Once quota availability becomes constrained or the quota fills, the duty treatment of additional entries can change significantly.
For importers with Argentine beef already in transit or shipments planned for later in the quarter, the pace of quota utilization can therefore have a direct impact on entry planning and landed costs.
What Beef Importers Should Do
Importers with Argentine beef shipments planned for Q4 should review expected arrival and entry timing, monitor available quota and understand the potential duty implications if quota availability changes before entry.
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Alba tracks utilization throughout the quarter and posts updates as the quota crosses 50%, 75%, and 90%.
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