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Based on Regulation (EU) 2023/956 and Implementing Reg. (EU) 2023/1773
What is CBAM?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is the EU's carbon tax on imports. It requires importers to purchase certificates matching the embedded carbon emissions in their goods.
Price = EU ETS Rate
CBAM certificate prices mirror EU ETS allowance prices, currently around €70.82/tonne CO₂.
Deduct Origin Carbon Prices
If carbon tax was paid in the origin country, you can deduct that amount from your CBAM liability.
Default Value Markup
Using default emission values instead of actual data? Add 10% markup in 2026, 20% in 2027, 30% from 2028.
The CBAM Formula
CBAM Cost = Quantity × Emissions × ETS PriceQuantity: Tonnes of imported goods
Emissions: tCO₂e per tonne (actual or default)
ETS Price: Current EU ETS allowance price
Products Covered by CBAM
Six categories of carbon-intensive goods are currently subject to CBAM requirements.
Iron & Steel
HS codes 7206-7229
Aluminum
HS codes 7601-7616
Cement
HS code 2523
Fertilizers
HS codes 2808, 2814, 3102-3105
Electricity
HS code 2716
Hydrogen
HS code 2804 10 00
Key Deadlines
Jan 1, 2026
Definitive CBAM phase begins
2026 — Tracking Period
Track all CBAM imports for your first annual declaration
Feb 1, 2027
CBAM certificate sales begin
Sep 30, 2027
First certificate surrender deadline
Built on Official EU Regulations
Every calculation is grounded in published EU law. Verify our data sources directly.
Are You Registered as an Authorized CBAM Declarant?
Mandatory since January 1, 2026 under Reg. (EU) 2023/956, Art. 5. Importers with over 50 tonnes/year of CBAM goods must apply through their National Competent Authority or risk non-compliance penalties.
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