[SMM Actualité éclair sur l'acier inoxydable] EUROFER salue les objections de l'UE à l'acquisition de la branche nickel d'Anglo American par MMG

According to the latest data from China Customs, China's total nickel sulphate imports in August 2026 were 4,526 mt in metal content, up 5% MoM but down 32% YoY. China's nickel sulphate exports were 37 mt in metal content, down 68% MoM and down 67% YoY. In August 2026, China's net nickel sulphate imports were 4,490 mt in metal content, up 7% MoM but down 31% YoY.

According to the latest data from China Customs, China's total nickel sulphate imports in August 2026 were 4,526 mt in metal content, up 5% MoM but down 32% YoY. China's nickel sulphate exports were 37 mt in metal content, down 68% MoM and down 67% YoY. In August 2026, China's net nickel sulphate imports were 4,490 mt in metal content, up 7% MoM but down 31% YoY.

From October 1, 2026, all steel importers covered by EU Steel Regulation 2026/1384 must declare and substantiate the melt-and-pour country of origin at customs clearance. The primary accepted document is a Mill Test Certificate (MTC) specifying both the melt-and-pour country and heat number. Where MTCs lack this information, customs authorities may accept supplementary evidence including invoices, delivery notes, quality certificates, purchase contract clauses, long-term supplier declarations, cost accounting documents, exporting country customs documents, commercial correspondence, or production descriptions — subject to verification. During the one-year transition period (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), standalone documents containing both the melt-and-pour country and heat number are accepted where MTCs are unavailable; from October 1, 2027, MTCs become mandatory. Importers must declare the melt-and-pour country via TARIC commodity codes. Shipments with insufficient or unverifiable documentation face customs rejection and exposure to the 50% out-of-quota duty.