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UK Restores Duty-Free Steel Exports to EU Under New Quota System

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Europe 01 Aug 2025 05:27 PM IST GMK Centre

UK Restores Duty-Free Steel Exports to EU Under New Quota System

As of August 1, 2025, the United Kingdom has resumed duty-free exports of select steel products to the European Union under a revised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system. This marks a key breakthrough in post-Brexit trade relations and offers relief for British steelmakers facing rising costs and export barriers.

The EU’s updated import quota framework allows specified volumes of steel from the UK to enter without triggering tariffs. Once these quotas are filled, standard safeguard duties will apply. The move aligns with ongoing EU efforts to recalibrate trade protections while maintaining fair competition.

Key products covered under the duty-free scheme include hot-rolled flat steel, coated steel, and some long products. The measure is expected to improve order books for UK producers, especially those previously burdened by 25% duties on out-of-quota shipments.

Industry leaders have welcomed the move, citing its importance for maintaining cross-channel steel supply chains and stabilizing market access. However, they caution that quota limits remain tight and may require ongoing renegotiation as demand fluctuates.

This development follows months of UK-EU negotiations and is seen as a positive step toward rebuilding trade momentum in the steel sector.

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