Dairy Import License
Program
The U.S. Dairy Import License Program, administered by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), regulates the importation of certain dairy products under the Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) system. This program ensures fair access to limited import volumes while protecting domestic producers — and offers significant cost advantages to licensed importers.
Lower Tariff Rates
Licensed importers can access dairy products at low-tier tariff rates under the Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) system. This significantly reduces import costs compared to the high-tier rates paid by unlicensed importers.
Quota Allocation
Licenses grant access to specific quota volumes for various dairy products, which are limited annually. This ensures predictable access to high-demand items like cheese, butter, and milk powders
Long-Term Planning
Annual licensing allows importers to forecast costs and inventory with greater accuracy, supporting strategic sourcing and distribution.
Competitive Advantage
Lower import costs allow licensed importers to offer more competitive pricing, improving market share and profitability.
License Benefits
Application period begins September 1st
Application period ends October 15th
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