Gate News message, April 21 — Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued announcement DDC/06/2026, extending safeguard measures on imported hot-rolled steel following a second sunset review. The decision maintains protective tariffs on the affected products for three years.
The tariff rates will be applied on a declining schedule: 19% from June 19, 2026 to June 18, 2027; 18% from June 19, 2027 to June 18, 2028; and 17% from June 19, 2028 to June 18, 2029.
The covered products are classified under Moroccan tariff codes 72.08, 72.11.13, 72.11.14, 72.11.19, 72.25.30, 72.25.40, 72.26.20.00.11, 72.26.20.00.20, 72.26.20.00.51, 72.26.20.00.52, 72.26.20.00.59, 72.26.91, and 72.26.99.80.00.
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