#32026C03336EU Statement on Phasing Out Remaining Russian Steel Imports
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The EU confirms that remaining imports of certain Russian steel products are on a path to end completely by 30 September 2028. Some Russian steel, especially steel slabs, can still enter the EU under temporary rules, but only within quotas that shrink each year. Steel buyers, importers, manufacturers, and supply-chain teams should plan for full replacement of Russian supply before the deadline. The statement signals continued pressure to reduce economic links with Russia and avoid business activity that could support Russia’s war effort.
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Key Changes
- Confirms the EU’s plan to fully phase out remaining Russian steel imports by 30 September 2028
- Highlights that current transitional quotas for certain Russian steel products will keep shrinking each year
- Signals that companies should diversify supply away from Russia before the end of the transition period
Obligations
What this law requires
Importers of Russian-origin steel products that remain temporarily permitted, including steel slabs, must ensure imports stay within the applicable annually decreasing quota limits under EU restrictive measures.
Companies relying on remaining permitted Russian steel imports should complete replacement or diversification of Russian-origin steel supply before the EU phase-out deadline, after which remaining imports are expected to end completely.