On October 9, 2021, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey announced that it has initiated an investigation of safeguard measures on grinding ball imports, following the application submitted by Turkish domestic manufacturers.

The products involved are classified under HS codes 7325.91.00.00.00 and 7326.11.00.00.00.

The final ruling was scheduled to be made within nine months, except for another extension of a maximum of 6 months if necessary.