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Carbon Border (CBAM) Exposure Assessment

A $499 assessment that estimates what the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and the UK CBAM from 2027, will cost on your imports, and which supplier emissions data would bring that cost down.

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Price
$499 per assessment
Scope
EU and UK imports of CBAM goods
You receive
Cost estimate under default and actual data, plus a supplier data gap list
Best for
Importers of steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers or hydrogen

What CBAM means for importers in 2026 and 2027

  • The EU CBAM entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026. It covers iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity.
  • Importers of these goods must be authorised CBAM declarants and buy CBAM certificates for the emissions embedded in what they import. Certificates for goods imported in 2026 must be surrendered by 30 September 2027.
  • Where suppliers cannot provide verified emissions data, default values apply. Default values are set conservatively, so they usually mean a higher bill.
  • The UK introduces its own CBAM from 1 January 2027 for a similar group of carbon-intensive goods.

Who it is for

  • EU and UK importers of iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen or electricity.
  • Procurement teams comparing suppliers who need the carbon cost included in the price.
  • Finance teams that need a number for 2026 and 2027 budgets.
  • Non-EU producers whose EU customers are asking for embedded-emissions data.

What we review

  • Goods in scope: your CN codes and annual tonnages, and whether you sit above the annual threshold for small importers.
  • Origin: countries and, where known, the producing installations.
  • Supplier data: which suppliers can provide actual embedded-emissions data and which cannot.
  • Declarant status: whether you are authorised, applying, or need to register.
  • Cost exposure: an annual estimate using default values and using actual data, at the current certificate price.

What you receive

  • An annual CBAM cost estimate for your imports under two scenarios: default values and actual supplier data.
  • A supplier data gap list, with a template request you can send to each supplier.
  • A declarant status checklist for the EU, and the UK position from 2027.
  • Sourcing implications: how embedded-emissions cost changes the ranking of your suppliers.

What we need from you

  • A list of imports of CBAM goods for the last 12 months: CN code, tonnage, origin and supplier.
  • Any emissions data or communications you have received from suppliers.
  • Your EU or UK customs representative details, if you use one.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send the form below.

  2. 2

    We confirm scope and send a payment link within one business day.

  3. 3

    You receive the report, with findings in numbers and assumptions shown.

Request the Carbon Border (CBAM) Exposure Assessment

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Questions about this assessment

How do I know if my business is in scope?

You are likely in scope if you import iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen or electricity into the EU above the annual threshold for small importers. The assessment confirms your position from your CN codes and tonnages.

What is the difference between default values and actual data?

Default values are standard emissions figures set by the regulator when supplier data is missing. They are set conservatively, so they usually produce a higher cost than verified actual data from the producing installation.

Does the UK have a CBAM too?

Yes. The UK introduces its own carbon border adjustment from 1 January 2027 for a similar group of carbon-intensive goods. The assessment covers both where you import into both markets.

Will you file my CBAM declarations?

No. This is an exposure assessment. Declarations and certificate purchases are made by you as the authorised declarant or by your customs representative.

More answers on the FAQs page.

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Customs disclaimer: landed-cost, tariff and CBAM figures are planning estimates, not customs, legal or tax advice. Alpine Trade Concerns is not a licensed customs broker; final classification and duty are determined by the relevant customs authority. Verify with a licensed customs broker before filing.