Under the review carried out pursuant to Article 12.1 of the EU Steel Regulation, which entered into force on 1 July 2026, the European Commission will assess the potential inclusion of cast iron pipes, tubes and hollow profiles; non-alloy and other alloy wire; stainless steel wire; and non-alloy and other alloy forged bars within the scope of the Regulation.
The consultation process is open to steel producers, steel users, traders, importers, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders. Comments will be collected between 28 July and 28 September 2026.
Following the conclusion of the consultation, the Commission will analyse the feedback received and plans to complete its assessment of the product scope by 31 December 2026.
The EU Steel Regulation entered into force on 1 July 2026 to address the trade-related impact of global steel overcapacity on the EU steel market. Under the Regulation, a duty-free import quota of 18.3 million tonnes was introduced, while imports exceeding the quota are subject to a 50% customs duty. The Regulation also introduced the "melt and pour" rule for imported steel products. In addition, tariff-rate quota allocations are determined according to the criteria set out in the Regulation, which also establishes a framework of trade measures to protect the EU steel market.
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