CBAM carbon fee calculator for imports of steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen and electricity.
Choose from the six CBAM sectors: iron & steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, or electricity. Each sector has specific embedded emissions factors.
Provide the quantity of goods being imported (in tonnes or MWh for electricity). If you have actual embedded emissions data from the producer, you can enter it directly.
The calculator multiplies embedded emissions by the current EU ETS carbon price, adjusts for any carbon price already paid in the country of origin, and shows your estimated CBAM certificate cost.
Default emission values are often higher than actual plant-specific data. If your supplier can provide verified embedded emissions, your CBAM liability may be significantly lower.
If a carbon tax or ETS exists in the exporting country, the amount paid can be deducted from your CBAM obligation. Keep documentation of any carbon costs paid in the country of production.
CBAM certificate prices mirror the EU ETS allowance price, which fluctuates weekly. Monitoring the price trend helps you time purchases and forecast costs accurately.
Since 1 January 2026, the CBAM definitive phase is in effect and importers must purchase CBAM certificates. Make sure verified emissions data from your suppliers is available to avoid higher EU default values.
You import 200 tonnes of hot-rolled steel coil (HS 7208) from Turkey. Default embedded emissions: 1.85 tCO₂/tonne. EU ETS price: €72/tCO₂. Turkey carbon cost: €0/tCO₂. (note: this example shows the target CBAM cost without considering free ETS allowances. In 2026, CBAM covers only 2.5% of emissions, resulting in significantly lower costs)
| Import quantity | 200 tonnes |
| Embedded emissions (default) | 1.85 tCO₂/t |
| Total embedded emissions | 370 tCO₂ |
| EU ETS price | €72.00/tCO₂ |
| Carbon price paid at origin | €0.00/tCO₂ |
| Net CBAM liability | €26,640.00 |
| CBAM cost per tonne of steel | €133.20 |
Establishes the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Covers iron & steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, and electricity. The transitional phase (reporting only) runs from October 2023 to December 2025; the definitive phase begins 1 January 2026.
Lays down the rules for the transitional period, including reporting obligations, default emission values, and the CBAM transitional registry.
The EU ETS establishes the carbon price that CBAM mirrors. As free allowances for EU producers are phased out, CBAM ensures a level playing field for domestic and imported goods.
Amends the phase-out schedule for free ETS allowances and simplifies CBAM procedures.
Sets default emission values per CN code and country of origin from 01.01.2026.