UK Steel Strategy: What new quota limits mean for UK businesses

From 1 July 2026, the UK Government will introduce a new steel trade measure, reducing overall tariff-free steel import quota volumes by 60% compared with the current steel safeguard measure. Imports above the new quota limits will be subject to a 50% tariff. 

BCC analysis has highlighted that this reduction is greater than the EU’s planned 47% reduction, with some steel product sub-categories facing quota reductions of up to 90%. 

These changes could have significant cost, supply chain and customs compliance implications for UK businesses importing steel or using steel products within their operations. 

In this one-hour webinar, experts from the British Chambers of Commerce and ChamberCustoms will cover: 

• the timeframe for implementation of the new framework; 

• policy insight on why the quota changes are being introduced; 

• the scope of steel goods affected; 

• available transitional arrangements; 

• customs compliance implications; and 

• what UK businesses should do to prepare. 

Speakers include: 

• Emmanuel Gianquitto, Head of Consultancy and Training, ChamberCustoms 

• Marika Majewska, Customs Specialist, ChamberCustoms 

• William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, British Chambers of Commerce 

The session will also include time for Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to raise questions about what the new measures could mean for their business.