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IMPORT QUOTA [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- import quota
1, record 1, English, import%20quota
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] restriction or ceiling imposed by an importing country on the value or volume of certain products that may be brought from abroad. 2, record 1, English, - import%20quota
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contingent d'importation
1, record 1, French, contingent%20d%27importation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Restriction ou plafond imposé par un pays importateur qui limite la valeur ou le volume de certains produits pouvant être achetés à l'étranger. 2, record 1, French, - contingent%20d%27importation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuota de importación
1, record 1, Spanish, cuota%20de%20importaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cupo de importación 1, record 1, Spanish, cupo%20de%20importaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- contingente de importación 2, record 1, Spanish, contingente%20de%20importaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En comercio internacional, los límites cuantitativos que se establecen a la importación. 3, record 1, Spanish, - cuota%20de%20importaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tariff rate quota
1, record 2, English, tariff%20rate%20quota
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TRQ 2, record 2, English, TRQ
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tariff quota 3, record 2, English, tariff%20quota
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An import quota that allows a limited quantity of specific goods into a country for consumption at a lower duty rate during a specified period. 4, record 2, English, - tariff%20rate%20quota
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tariff quota: In common usage, this term is a synonym for a tariff rate quota. 5, record 2, English, - tariff%20rate%20quota
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contingent tarifaire
1, record 2, French, contingent%20tarifaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CT 2, record 2, French, CT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contingent qui permet une quantité limitée de marchandises autorisées à l'importation, bénéficiant d'un traitement tarifaire précis pendant une période déterminée. 2, record 2, French, - contingent%20tarifaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuota arancelaria
1, record 2, Spanish, cuota%20arancelaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- arancel-cuota 2, record 2, Spanish, arancel%2Dcuota
correct, masculine noun
- contingente arancelario 3, record 2, Spanish, contingente%20arancelario
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo por el que se establece la aplicación de cierta tasa arancelaria a las importaciones de un producto en particular hasta determinada cantidad (cantidad dentro de la cuota) y una tasa diferente a las importaciones de ese producto que excedan tal cantidad. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cuota%20arancelaria
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El contingente arancelario reviste la ventaja de que permite al gobierno otorgar protección a su industria y regular la competencia extranjera. 4, record 2, Spanish, - cuota%20arancelaria
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Foreign Trade
- Egg Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Egg Import Quota Advisory Committee 1, record 3, English, Egg%20Import%20Quota%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce extérieur
- Oeufs (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif du contingentement des importations d'œufs
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20du%20contingentement%20des%20importations%20d%27%26oelig%3Bufs
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Application Form for Import Quota Shares of Specialty Creams TRQ
1, record 4, English, Application%20Form%20for%20Import%20Quota%20Shares%20of%20Specialty%20Creams%20TRQ
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title of a form of International Trade Canada (ITCan). 1, record 4, English, - Application%20Form%20for%20Import%20Quota%20Shares%20of%20Specialty%20Creams%20TRQ
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TRQ: tariff rate quota. 2, record 4, English, - Application%20Form%20for%20Import%20Quota%20Shares%20of%20Specialty%20Creams%20TRQ
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Demande d'une part du CT de crème de spécialité
1, record 4, French, Demande%20d%27une%20part%20du%20CT%20de%20cr%C3%A8me%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'un formulaire de Commerce international Canada (CICan). 1, record 4, French, - Demande%20d%27une%20part%20du%20CT%20de%20cr%C3%A8me%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CT : contingent tarifaire. 2, record 4, French, - Demande%20d%27une%20part%20du%20CT%20de%20cr%C3%A8me%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Application Form for Import Quota Shares of Powdered Whey TRQ
1, record 5, English, Application%20Form%20for%20Import%20Quota%20Shares%20of%20Powdered%20Whey%20TRQ
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title of a form of International Trade Canada (ITCan). 1, record 5, English, - Application%20Form%20for%20Import%20Quota%20Shares%20of%20Powdered%20Whey%20TRQ
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TRQ: tariff rate quota. 2, record 5, English, - Application%20Form%20for%20Import%20Quota%20Shares%20of%20Powdered%20Whey%20TRQ
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Demande d'une part du CT de lactosérum en poudre
1, record 5, French, Demande%20d%27une%20part%20du%20CT%20de%20lactos%C3%A9rum%20en%20poudre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'un formulaire de Commerce international Canada (CICan). 1, record 5, French, - Demande%20d%27une%20part%20du%20CT%20de%20lactos%C3%A9rum%20en%20poudre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CT : contingent tarifaire. 2, record 5, French, - Demande%20d%27une%20part%20du%20CT%20de%20lactos%C3%A9rum%20en%20poudre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- seasonal quota
1, record 6, English, seasonal%20quota
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An import quota applied during a specific season or time of the year. It is normally applied to certain agricultural products, in accordance with their production cycles. 2, record 6, English, - seasonal%20quota
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contingent saisonnier
1, record 6, French, contingent%20saisonnier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- contingente de temporada
1, record 6, Spanish, contingente%20de%20temporada
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contingente de importación para una época determinada del año, que se establece en general en relación con determinados productos agrícolas, de acuerdo a su ciclo productivo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - contingente%20de%20temporada
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- European Coal and Steel Community
1, record 7, English, European%20Coal%20and%20Steel%20Community
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ECSC 2, record 7, English, ECSC
correct, Europe
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Schuman Plan 3, record 7, English, Schuman%20Plan
correct, Europe
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A customs union established by Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands in 1952 to eliminate all import duties and quota restrictions on coal, iron, and steel among the members. By 1958 the union had adopted a common external tariff; later it coordinated its activities with the Common Market. 4, record 7, English, - European%20Coal%20and%20Steel%20Community
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Though originally conceived by the French economist Jean Monnet, the ECSC came into being largely through the efforts of French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman and was therefore known as the Schuman Plan. 4, record 7, English, - European%20Coal%20and%20Steel%20Community
Record 7, Key term(s)
- E.C.S.C.
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Communauté européenne du charbon et de l'acier
1, record 7, French, Communaut%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9enne%20du%20charbon%20et%20de%20l%27acier
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CECA 1, record 7, French, CECA
correct, Europe
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Pool Charbon Acier 2, record 7, French, Pool%20Charbon%20Acier
correct, Europe
- Plan Schuman 2, record 7, French, Plan%20Schuman
correct, Europe
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La première des 3 Communautés Européennes, instituée par le Traité de Paris du 18 avril 1951, entré en vigueur le 25 juillet 1952, elle est parfois dénommée Pool Charbon Acier ou Plan Schuman. Elle réalise entre ses Etats membres un Marché commun du charbon et de l'acier soumis à une gestion communautaire. La fusion des exécutifs, entrée en vigueur le 1er juillet 1967, a affecté la structure institutionnelle de la CECA mais non ses caractéristiques et activités propres. La CECA est, du point de vue théorique, considérée comme étant celle des 3 Communautés Européennes la plus supranationale mais de fait ceci est de moins en moins vrai par suite notamment des incidences de la crise sidérurgique. En vertu de l'article 97 du Traité de Paris, la durée de la CECA est limitée au 25 juillet 2002 à 50 ans après l'entrée en vigueur du Traité. 2, record 7, French, - Communaut%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9enne%20du%20charbon%20et%20de%20l%27acier
Record 7, Key term(s)
- C.E.C.A.
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio exterior
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comunidad Europea del Carbón y del Acero
1, record 7, Spanish, Comunidad%20Europea%20del%20Carb%C3%B3n%20y%20del%20Acero
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CECA 2, record 7, Spanish, CECA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Al considerar el desenvolvimiento cronológico de la integración europea, debe concederse prioridad a la Comunidad Europea del Carbón y del Acero. La organización de ésta Comunidad precursora fue la concurrencia directa principal del Plan Schuman de organizar una constitución que unificara la producción franco-alemana de carbón y acero, anunciada el 9 de mayo de 1950 y qué, hasta el día de hoy, sigue siendo el documento fundamental de la Integración Europea. Constituye La CECA una organización regional establecida por el Tratado de París el 18 de abril de 1951 para armonizar las políticas de producción y crear un mercado común para el carbón, el mineral de hierro y acero. La relación del acero y el carbón como primeros objetos de la integración económica fue lógica puesto que esas dos industrias constituyen el fundamento de las sociedades industrializadas; además, existía la necesidad dentro de los seis países (Bélgica, Francia, Italia, Alemania, Luxemburgo y Países Bajos) de procurar la satisfacción eficiente y económica de la demanda interna del carbón y acero y también para competir ventajosamente en los mercados internacionales. 2, record 7, Spanish, - Comunidad%20Europea%20del%20Carb%C3%B3n%20y%20del%20Acero
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Production (Economics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- supplementary import quota 1, record 8, English, supplementary%20import%20quota
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Production (Économie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- quota supplémentaire d'importation
1, record 8, French, quota%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20d%27importation
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- QSI 1, record 8, French, QSI
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Foreign Trade
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- global quota import permit 1, record 9, English, global%20quota%20import%20permit
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Commerce extérieur
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- licence de contingent d'importation
1, record 9, French, licence%20de%20contingent%20d%27importation
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- country-specific import quotas 1, record 10, English, country%2Dspecific%20import%20quotas
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- country specific import quotas
- country specific import quota
- country-specific import quota
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- contingents nationaux à l'importation
1, record 10, French, contingents%20nationaux%20%C3%A0%20l%27importation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- contingent national à l'importation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-06-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Agricultural Economics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- equal share 1, record 11, English, equal%20share
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The chicken import quota allocated on an equal share basis is 60 % of the unallocated pool. It is available to small traditional importers and to new applicants. 1, record 11, English, - equal%20share
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Économie agricole
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- part identique
1, record 11, French, part%20identique
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-10-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- export or import quota 1, record 12, English, export%20or%20import%20quota
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contingent d'exportation ou d'importation
1, record 12, French, contingent%20d%27exportation%20ou%20d%27importation
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique douanes/accise, version de 1994. 1, record 12, French, - contingent%20d%27exportation%20ou%20d%27importation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-06-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- global import quota
1, record 13, English, global%20import%20quota
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- contingent global d'importation
1, record 13, French, contingent%20global%20d%27importation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-08-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Global Import Quota Allocation System
1, record 14, English, Global%20Import%20Quota%20Allocation%20System
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Système de répartition du contingent global d'importations
1, record 14, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20du%20contingent%20global%20d%27importations
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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