Iron and steel
HS chapter 72 · June 2026 edition
Score components
Corridor Score: 45 / 100 (methodology v1).
- Import value — 40%£618M
- Growth — 30%-9.6%
- Tariff advantage — 30%0 points margin
Computed with the same deterministic formula as the index — How the score works (methodology v1)
UK imports from Türkiye — 2025
Source: HMRC overseas trade statistics
- UK Global Tariff (MFN)
- 0%
- Türkiye preferential rate
- 0%
The MFN rate for the representative heading is already 0% — the corridor advantage here is logistics, speed and supply-chain position rather than duty.
Representative rates read from heading 7208. A chapter spans many commodity codes — always check your full code on the UK Trade Tariff.
Source: UK Trade TariffRegulatory watch for this chapter
- Action needed
Steel safeguard quotas — Turkey allocation
UK Trade Remedies Authority issued the next quota period for safeguarded steel categories. Country-specific allocation for Turkey on relevant categories tightens.
- Watching
Building Safety Act — gateway 2 enforcement update
HSE Building Safety Regulator clarifies its enforcement posture for higher-risk buildings. Construction product manufacturers may face increased traceability demands.
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