The European Commission approved autonomous tariff quotas for the import of fish products for the period 2024-2026

ATQ allows a certain quantity of a product to be imported into the EU at a reduced tariff rate. In recent decades, the EU has become increasingly dependent on imports to meet its needs for fishery products. The EU is adopting the ATQ to ensure sufficient supplies of fish products for its fish processing industry without jeopardizing EU fish production. These ATQs are only granted to products that are imported for further processing into the EU. They cover a certain quantity of fishery products and extend benefits to a limited volume of imports. However, certain exceptions were made due to geopolitical events. Fishing products from the Russian Federation will not be eligible for duty-free treatment under this rule due to tensions between the EU and the Russian Federation, as well as compliance with the EU's position on external action. In addition, Belarusian fish products are not included in the rules due to deteriorating relations with Belarus and its support for the Russian ...