EU CBAM Final Phase Started 1 January 2026 Changes in the Steel Structure Industry - Knowledge
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism moved from transition to the definitive regime on 1 January 2026. Iron and steel are among the six covered sectors. What this means for buyers...
1. EU importers must be authorized CBAM declarants and surrender certificates matching embedded emissions
2. Steel structure importers need verified carbon data — a full carbon footprint / EPD report from the supplier
3. 2026 applies a limited phase-in rate, ramping up in following years — acting early is cheaper
4. Suppliers with low-carbon production (e.g., EAF recycled steel) carry lower certificate cost
5. EU institutions are also working to extend CBAM to downstream steel products — planning ahead pays