A new round of the EU’s tariff suspension and quota schemes has now opened to applications.

Manufacturers in the industrial, agricultural and related sectors can apply.

The tariff suspensions scheme offers the possibility for companies to import raw materials, components, or intermediate products from outside the EU free from tariff duty, if the item cannot be sourced in the EU or Turkey.

The tariff quota scheme is designed to address shortages in the availability of essential materials within the EU and can be applied for in the same way as suspensions. 

This is the second of two calls this year. The next one will be on January 1, 2026, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has confirmed.

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth made the announcement today (Tuesday, July 1).

"The tariff suspension and quota schemes represent a very effective way for Irish manufacturers to gain a competitive edge by reducing the cost of sourcing components that are not available in the EU," Minister Smyth said.

"I would encourage all Irish manufacturers to avail of these schemes."

The deadline for applications is 5.30p.m on Friday, July 25.

The suspension of duties on these applications, if they are successful, will come into effect from July 1, 2026, the Department of Enterprise said.

Companies, in applying for tariff suspensions, must be able to demonstrate that each item for which duty suspension is sought is: intended for further processing by them; is not available within the EU; and generates duty savings of at least €15,000 per annum.