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2026-10-30

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EU provisional safeguard on grain-oriented electrical steel: TRQs and price thresholds now in force

Trade Policy·10 min read·5 figures

The EU imposed provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel on 18 September 2026. Tariff-rate quotas and price thresholds now apply. Importers must decide whether to secure supply now or wait for the definitive regime.

EU provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel: importer cost from 18 September 2026

Trade Policy·10 min read·5 figures

The EU imposed provisional safeguard measures on grain-oriented electrical steel imports from 18 September 2026. Importers of GOES, laminations, cores and transformers with incorporated cores must confirm the new import rules and adjust sourcing and pricing to avoid unexpected extra costs.