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The European Commission has adopted definitive safeguard measures on imports of key ferroalloys, introducing a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system aimed at curbing surging inflows and protecting EU producers. The decision follows an 11-month safeguard investigation launched in December 2024 into imports of ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, ferrosilicomanganese and ferrosilicomagnesium.
Under the new regime, country-specific TRQs are set for each ferroalloy type. Imports within quota can enter the EU duty-free, while volumes above quota may still avoid duty if priced above a defined reference level. Where import prices fall below that threshold, an additional variable duty equal to the price gap will apply. The quotas are calibrated at about 75 per cent of average 2022–2024 import levels, effectively targeting a 25 per cent reduction in eligible volumes to help restore EU producers’ market share.
The measures apply to all third countries, including Norway and Iceland, and will run for three years from 18 November 2025 to 17 November 2028. Silicon metal and calcium-silicon were ultimately excluded from the scope.
Brussels argues the safeguard is necessary to address serious injury to seven EU ferroalloy producers caused by low-priced imports, while maintaining adequate supply for the European steel and foundry value chains.
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