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EU CBAM Calculator

Calculate your EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism liability on aluminium and steel packaging imports

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What it does

Submit your EU-imported aluminium and steel packaging materials (volumes, countries of origin). The EU CBAM Calculator applies embedded CO2 factors by production route and country, calculates annual certificate liability at the current EU ETS price, models sensitivity at ±€20/tCO2 ETS price scenarios, and recommends the sourcing switch with the best net saving after material cost delta.

Example use case

A brand imports 180t of aluminium foil (UAE origin) and 420t of tinplate (China origin) into Germany annually. The CBAM Calculator calculates €48,200 annual liability at €65/tCO2 ETS. Switching the aluminium foil to a European producer with hydro-powered smelting reduces the embedded CO2 by 85% — saving €38,000 CBAM liability at a material premium of €12,000, net saving €26,000.

Frequently asked questions

What packaging materials are in CBAM scope?
Aluminium (foil, coil, sheet — CN codes 7606-7616) and steel/tinplate (CN codes 7206-7311). Plastic and paper packaging are NOT in scope as of 2026.
When do CBAM payments begin?
Full CBAM charges apply from January 2026. The 2023-2025 period was reporting only.
Can carbon price already paid in the origin country be deducted?
Yes — if the origin country has a recognised carbon pricing mechanism (South Korea, Switzerland, UK). China, UAE, and most others: no deduction currently.

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