Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market
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Last active 24 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
It sets steel import quotas and a 50% duty above them to curb damage from global overcapacity.
Who it affects
It affects steel importers, EU steel producers, and downstream industries that buy steel. It also affects suppliers from countries covered by the quotas and duty rules.
Core of the proposal
- Opens annual duty-free tariff quotas for listed steel products.
- Applies a 50% ad valorem duty above quota volumes.
- Exempts imports from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
- Requires proof of the steel’s country of melt and pour.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal.
- Transitional law
- No carried-over quota volumes; unused quarterly amounts expire at quarter end.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/159 (32019R0159)
- entire act: replaces the entire safeguard measure
Latest update
24 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Adopted → Adopted
Adopted → Adopted
Documents
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