### Question
What is the definition of special import quota?


### Answer
The definition of **special import quota** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 7236*:

> a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7236*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 100-AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION > SUBCHAPTER III-NONRECOURSE MARKETING ASSISTANCE LOANS AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS**

