CBAM cost for Steel rebar from United Kingdom
Importing Steel rebar from United Kingdom into the EU triggers a CBAM obligation from 1 January 2026. You must purchase CBAM certificates covering the embedded carbon emissions of each shipment. This calculator pre-fills the EU default emission factor for Steel rebar and lets you enter your shipment quantity and the current EU ETS price to get an instant cost estimate. Use the result for budget planning and board approval before the 31 May 2027 filing deadline.
CBAM Cost Estimator
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Regulation (EU) 2023/956
Default emission factor: 0.949 tCO₂e / tonne
CBAM applies to imports from countries without equivalent carbon pricing recognised by the EU.
Pre-filled: UK ETS (indicative, Q1 2026 ~£40/t). Override if you have verified documentation.
Current indicative ETS spot price. The weekly CBAM certificate price is set by the Commission based on ETS auction results, verify at ICE or ECX.
Carbon prices: indicative Q1 2026 estimates. Verify current EU ETS price before filing.
Used to project annual CBAM cost.
Default emission factors from Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3215. Actual figures from supplier monitoring may differ. CBAM financial phase started 1 Jan 2026. ETS price fluctuates, verify at ECX or ICE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the EU default emission factor for Steel rebar?
The calculator pre-fills the default factor from Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3215. You can override this with verified actual emission data from your supplier: which can significantly reduce your CBAM cost.
Does United Kingdom have a recognised carbon price that reduces my CBAM cost?
The calculator pre-fills an indicative carbon price for countries with known schemes (China ETS, Korea ETS, Turkey ETS, South Africa Carbon Tax, UK ETS). If your supplier has paid a carbon price in the country of origin, you can deduct it from your CBAM obligation under Art. 9 of Reg. (EU) 2023/956: but you need documentation to support the deduction.