[SMM Steel] Brazil Steel Import Quota Utilization Reaches 60% Average Rate

Published: May 27, 2026 19:10

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[SMM Steel] Brazil’s steel import quotas reached an average utilization rate of 60% as of May 20, up from 56% in late April, according to Siscomex data. The quota system, valid from February 24 to June 23, allows 445,469 mt of finished steel imports at regular tariff rates. Utilization rates reached 77% for Galvalume, 72% for zinc-coated steel, and 54% for CRC, while HRC quota usage remained relatively low at 18%. Imports exceeding quota volumes are subject to a 25% tariff. Market participants said Brazilian steelmakers continue pushing for stronger trade protection measures against imported steel.

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