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The United Kingdom has announced the initiation of a review concerning the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) applied to imports of rebar originating from Vietnam. The information, provided by the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, confirms that the review was launched on 10 November 2025.
This action forms part of the UK’s broader safeguard regime on various steel product categories, a framework scheduled to expire in June 2026.
Under UK regulations, developing WTO member countries are exempt from TRQ requirements if their imports account for no more than 3% of the total UK import volume for the relevant product group.
According to the documentation submitted in the lead-up to the review, Vietnam’s share has surpassed this 3% threshold for the steel category under examination. Consequently, Vietnam no longer automatically qualifies for exemption under the safeguard rules applicable to Category 13, which includes rebar.
It is important to note that this review does not imply a restriction or prohibition on Vietnamese rebar. Instead, it aims to determine whether Vietnam should continue to be exempt from the TRQ mechanism. Vietnamese exporters may still access the UK market, but depending on the final outcome, their shipments could be subject to the same quota system applied to countries without exemption status.
The review covers the period from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025, after which the UK will make a determination regarding Vietnam’s continued eligibility for exemption.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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