China imposes 55% tariff on beef imports

Beijing had already stepped up policy support for the beef sector 

China will impose an added 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers in a move to protect its domestic cattle industry. Picture: PA

China will impose an added 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed quota levels from key suppliers in a move to protect its domestic cattle industry.

China's commerce ministry said on Wednesday the total import quota for 2026 for countries covered under its new "safeguard measures" is 2.7m metric tons, roughly in line with the record 2.87m tons it imported overall in 2024.