商务部：以“国别配额及配额外加征关税”的形式对进口牛肉采取保障措施

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce has announced the implementation of safeguard measures on imported beef due to significant damage to the domestic industry caused by increased imports, with a causal relationship established between the two [2][10]. Group 1: Safeguard Measures Implementation - The safeguard measures will be in the form of country-specific quotas and additional tariffs on imports, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with gradual relaxation of measures during this period [3][10]. - A 55% additional tariff will be imposed on imported beef exceeding the specified quota starting from the third day of reaching that quota [6][10]. - The measures aim to provide temporary relief to the domestic industry rather than restrict normal beef trade, emphasizing the openness of the Chinese market for beef trade with partners [10]. Group 2: Exemptions and Reviews - Products from developing countries will be exempt from these measures if their import share does not exceed 3%, and the total import share from these countries does not exceed 9% [8]. - The Ministry of Commerce can review the form and level of the safeguard measures during the implementation period based on changes in relevant circumstances [9][10].