The review was initiated on 24 February 2026 following an application submitted by Tata Steel UK Limited (TSUK).
In its application, TSUK requested an investigation on the grounds that imports of MCS from Türkiye had exceeded the Developing Country Exemption threshold of 3%. According to HMRC data, imports of MCS from Turkey totaled approximately 37,523 tonnes during the period from December 2024 to November 2025, accounting for 3.9% of the United Kingdom’s total Category 4 imports.
In particular, imports rose to 11,000 tonnes in September–October 2025 and further increased to approximately 14,000 tonnes in November. This surge indicates a significant rise compared to the previously negligible import volumes recorded in the earlier review.
TSUK stated that the increase in imports from Türkiye has created financial and operational pressure on the company as the sole domestic MCS producer in the UK, emphasizing the urgency of initiating the review.
The investigation to be conducted by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) will assess whether Türkiye’s exemption status should be maintained or whether it should be reinstated into the Category 4 metallic coated sheet quota. The final decision will be taken by the UK Department for Business and Trade.
The products subject to the review include those classified under the following HS codes: 7210 2000, 7210 4100, 7210 4900, 7210 6100, 7210 6900 20, 7210 6900 80, 7210 9080, 7212 2000, 7212 3000, 7212 5020, 7212 5030, 7212 5040, 7212 5061, 7212 5069, 7212 5090, 7225 9100, 7225 9200, 7225 9900, 7226 9910, 7226 9930, and 7226 9970.
TSUK further noted that imports from Türkiye are expected to remain at elevated levels in the coming period, stressing that, should the exemption status be removed, Türkiye could rapidly increase its exports under the quota framework.
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