The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade made a final determination of safeguard measures on imports of hot-rolled sheets. The measure, entering into force on June 19, 2023, will be renewed for an additional duration of three years until June 18, 2026.

An additional ad valorem safeguard duty of 23% will be imposed in the first year, and it will be reduced by 1% each year.

The products involved are hot-rolled steel sheets, whether or not in coils, under Moroccan customs HS 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.