Additional tariff on Brazilian beef imports

China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that an additional 55 percent tariff will be imposed on beef imports from Brazil, effective Oct 1.

The new levy comes after Brazilian beef imports covered by China's safeguard measures reached the country-specific quota on Sept 29. The quota was set out in the ministry's Announcement No 87 of 2025.

The extra tariff will be levied on top of existing applicable tariff rates, the ministry said in a statement on its website.