The sampling strategy she use was a quota.
Quotas are meant to establish boundaries on the number of specific goods that are allowed to be lawfully imported into the country throughout a distinct period of time. In that, quotas are similar embargoes, except quotas don´t have explicit political purposes as embargoes do.
A Fixed quota would be a maximum amount not to be surpassed, while a tariff rate surcharge allows it, but with a higher duty.
