China Hits Beef Imports with 55% Tariff Above Quotas
China Imposes 55% Tariff on Beef Imports Exceeding Quotas
China has introduced a punitive 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed existing quota levels. This move is aimed at shielding its domestic beef sector from rising foreign competition.
According to reporting by Agriculture.com, the measure applies to shipments from major exporting nations including Brazil, Australia and the United States. It has taken immediate effect. Imports that fall within agreed quotas will continue to enter under existing tariff arrangements. However, any volumes above those limits will now face sharply higher duties.
The decision marks an escalation in China’s use of trade defence tools in agricultural markets. Analysts say the tariff is likely to redirect global beef trade flows. Exporters will seek alternative destinations for product that would otherwise have been shipped to China.
Source article: Agriculture.com | 2 January 2026
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