The Turkish Ministry of Trade initiated a review investigation regarding the safeguard measure on wire rods. These safeguards originally took effect on June 24, 2024. The authority is expected to complete the investigation within nine months, though it can extend the timeline by an additional six months in necessary cases.

Local manufacturers requested this probe. The preliminary examination by trade officials showed that wire rod imports dropped significantly immediately after the safeguard measures began. However, import volumes recently rebounded in both absolute and relative terms. The review will determine whether to maintain the trade protection measures.

The products involved are under HS codes 7213.10.00.00.00, 7213.91.10.00.00, 7213.91.41.00.11, 7213.91.41.00.12, 7213.91.41.00.13, 7213.91.41.00.19, 7213.91.49.00.11, 7213.91.49.00.12, 7213.91.49.00.13, 7213.91.49.00.19, 7213.91.70.10.11, 7213.91.70.10.12, 7213.91.70.10.13, 7213.91.70.10.19, 7213.91.70.90.00, 7213.91.90.00.00, 7213.99.10.00.11, 7213.99.10.00.13, 7213.99.10.00.19, 7213.99.90.10.11, 7213.99.90.10.13, 7213.99.90.10.19, 7213.99.90.90.00, 7227.10.00.00.00, 7227.20.00.00.00, 7227.90.10.00.00, 7227.90.50.00.00, and 7227.90.95.00.00.