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EU halves duty-free steel import quota from July 2026
The European Commission will cut overall duty-free steel imports by half starting 1 July 2026. Thirteen countries holding free-trade agreements with the bloc receive a smaller reduction of one-third.
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The new annual limit is set at 9.15 million tonnes, down from previous levels, with tariffs rising to 50 percent on shipments above quota.
Background and rationale Officials said the measure responds to increased steel inflows after the United States raised tariffs in April 2025. The policy aims to limit the volume of low-priced steel, particularly from China, entering European markets.
The new quotas are calculated from average trade volumes recorded between 2022 and 2024. They cover 28 product categories used in automotive, construction and other industries.
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