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Tariffs on steel outside a quota will rise up to 50%.

A Westmeath customs advisor is warning businesses to prepare for the EU's new steel regime.

New rules coming into effect in July are set to affect imports outside the bloc, and raise tariffs outside of a quota from 25% to 50%.

It's hoped the new rules will combat global overcapacity in production of the metal.

Mullingar's David Savage is the Head of Customs Advisory at Deloitte and says it's necessary to do the groundwork sooner rather than later:

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