[India Secures 1.9 Million Tonne Steel Quota Under EU Tariff Regime]

Published: Sep 18, 2026 11:33

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India has secured a country-specific tariff-rate quota of 1.9 million tonnes a year for steel exports to the EU, plus 0.9 million tonnes via residual quotas, giving total access of 2.8 million tonnes — over 80% of India's EU-bound exports, about 3 million tonnes last fiscal year. Shipping has begun after New Delhi won front-loaded benefits before the India-EU FTA's ratification. The quota covers hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated and tin mill sheets, stainless steel, rebar, wire rod and tubes; uncovered grades may use residual or FTA-preferential quotas. The EU's Steel Overcapacity Regulation took effect on 1 July 2026, granting 18.3 million tonnes of duty-free imports with a 50% duty beyond, plus melt-and-pour origin rules. FTA talks ended on 27 January.

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