Importers prefer quotas because they receive higher prices. Government prefers a tariff because the tariff brings in revenue for government. An inefficient customs agency can have the same effect as a...

Importers prefer quotas because they receive higher prices. Government prefers a tariff because the tariff brings in revenue for government. An inefficient customs agency can have the same effect as a trade restriction, and if trade restrictions would help the country, then it is possible that an inefficient customs agency could also help the country.