noun
import quota
A trade policy term referring to a quantitative restriction on the volume of imports. Often used in economic and legal contexts. See also 輸入割当.
See also: 輸入割当
政府は農産物の輸入数量規制を強化した。
The government tightened import quotas on agricultural products.
輸入数量規制は自由貿易協定の交渉で重要な争点となる。
Import quotas become a key point of contention in free trade agreement negotiations.
輸入割当 is a synonym also meaning 'import quota', often used interchangeably. 輸入数量規制 explicitly emphasizes 'quantity regulation'.
Compound of 輸入 (import), 数量 (quantity), and 規制 (regulation).