CBAM Resources
Frequently asked questions, terminology glossary, and official EU documentation links.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the EU's carbon tax on imports. It requires importers of certain carbon-intensive goods (cement, iron/steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, hydrogen) to purchase certificates matching the embedded carbon emissions in those goods. The price of certificates mirrors the EU ETS carbon price.
CBAM Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CBAM | Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - EU import carbon tariff |
| EU ETS | European Union Emissions Trading System - carbon market for EU industries |
| tCO₂e | Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent - standard emission unit |
| HS Code | Harmonized System code - international product classification |
| Embedded Emissions | Total GHG emissions from production of a good |
| Default Values | EU-set emission factors when actual data unavailable |
| Authorized Declarant | Registered EU importer permitted to submit CBAM declarations |
| Carbon Leakage | Relocation of production to countries with weaker climate policies |
| Direct Emissions | GHG released directly from production processes |
| Indirect Emissions | GHG from electricity consumption in production |
Official EU Documents
EU CBAM Official Page
European Commission official CBAM information
EU CBAM Registry
Submit declarations and manage CBAM obligations
CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956
Full legal text of the CBAM regulation
EU ETS Daily Prices
Current EU ETS allowance auction prices
CBAM Transitional Registry Guidance
Official guidance document for declarants
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