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You import extruded aluminium profiles from China — CN 7604 is a complex good under CBAM — and China’s 4.928 default may change your sourcing economics

You build facades, curtain walls, window frames or industrial structures. Your extruded aluminium profiles come from China — the world’s largest exporter. Under CBAM, profiles (CN 7604) are complex goods with primary aluminium as precursor. China’s aluminium default of 4.928 tCO₂e/t is driven by coal electricity. Turkey’s is 3.323. This CBAM cost difference may be large enough to shift your sourcing economics. CBAMCheck quantifies the CBAM surcharge per tonne and compares origins in the interactive dashboard. 12 deliverables. €299 one-time.

Generate your CBAM dossier — €299Free check: does CBAM apply to you?

€299 · One-time · 12 professional deliverables · Your data never leaves your browser

Built on Reg. (EU) 2023/956 · Modified by Reg. (EU) 2025/2083 · 13,566 default values (Reg. 2025/2621) · 100% browser-side — your data never leaves your device

The numbers that matter for your CBAM compliance

4.928 vs 3.323
China vs Turkey aluminium default — CBAM shifts sourcing economics
CN 7604
Aluminium bars, rods and profiles — complex good, Annex I
€299
Dossier with origin comparison dashboard

Your CBAM compliance timeline

1
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5.
2
Confirm CN 7604 is covered
Aluminium bars, rods and profiles: Annex I. GHG: CO₂ + PFCs.
3
Classify as complex good
Profiles use primary aluminium (billet) as precursor. Annex IV point 3.
4
Calculate emissions and compare origins
China: 4.928. Turkey: 3.323. Bahrain: 2.329. The CBAM cost difference may justify sourcing changes.
5
No Art. 9 for Chinese aluminium
No qualifying carbon pricing mechanism.
6
Submit declaration by 30 September 2027
Art. 6.

Three mistakes that inflate your CBAM cost or create compliance risk

MISTAKE 1 — PRIMARY ONLY

Using a tool that only covers primary aluminium

Profiles (CN 7604) are a distinct product in Annex I. Tools that stop at CN 7601 miss them.

MISTAKE 2 — NO ORIGIN COMPARISON

Not comparing CBAM costs across sourcing alternatives

The difference between China (4.928) and Turkey (3.323) is 1.605 tCO₂e/t per tonne of profiles. At scale, this translates into significant CBAM certificate savings.

MISTAKE 3 — NO COST PER METRE

Not translating the CBAM surcharge into a usable cost metric

Construction projects price profiles per metre or per kg. CBAMCheck’s executive summary provides the per-tonne CBAM cost that you can convert into your project cost model.

What you receive: 12 deliverables in one ZIP file

CBAMCheck generates a complete CBAM compliance dossier — not a single PDF. 12 structured documents delivered as a ZIP file, each citing the specific article of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 it addresses.

1

Scope Assessment

Determines whether your imports fall under CBAM and which obligations apply. Art. 2 + Art. 2a of Reg. (EU) 2023/956.

2

Embedded Emissions Calculation

Calculates embedded emissions per tonne using default values from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621 or your actual data. Art. 7 + Annex IV.

3

CBAM Certificate Estimation

Estimates the number of certificates required and the projected cost, adjusted for free allocation (Art. 31).

4

Draft CBAM Declaration

Pre-structured declaration following Art. 6(2) requirements.

5

Carbon Price Documentation

Documents any carbon price paid in the country of origin for Art. 9 deduction.

6

Annex V Record Template

Record-keeping template compliant with Annex V requirements.

7

Verification Preparation

Structured preparation for Art. 8 verification. Annex VI checklist included.

8

Supplier Letter Template

Model letter requesting emissions data from your third-country supplier.

9

Compliance Calendar (.ics)

Importable calendar with quarterly certificate obligations, annual declaration deadline and key milestones.

10

Executive Summary

One-page CBAM exposure overview for management reporting.

11

Interactive HTML Dashboard

Standalone dashboard with 2026–2032 projections. Works offline.

12

Compliance Calendar Document

Visual calendar of all CBAM deadlines and schedules.

Generated from your input data, in your browser. No data leaves your device.

See what you get

Download a sample CBAMCheck dossier. This is a real output generated with generic data — the same 12 deliverables you will receive with your company’s actual figures.

Download sample dossier (ZIP)

Generic data. Your dossier will contain your actual import figures, CN codes and emission calculations.

Estimate your CBAM exposure

Select your sector and country of origin. CBAMCheck searches through 13,566 official records from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621 and shows the result with the 2026 mark-up included.

Quick CBAM Calculator

Average European Commission default values per sector and country of origin.

Default emissions (tCO₂e/t)
Mark-up 2026 (10%)
Total emissions with mark-up
CBAM rate 2026 (2.5%)
Estimated certificates

This is a quick estimate. Your complete dossier includes projections through 2032, an editable interactive dashboard, and 10 PDF documents.

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Average values per sector from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621. The complete dossier uses the exact CN code of your goods, not the sector average. Estimated EU ETS price: €75/tCO₂e.

What CBAM compliance costs with each alternative

FeatureFree toolCBAMCheckSaaS Enterprise
PriceFree€299 (one-time)€1,990–€4,800/year
ModelGeneric template12 professional deliverablesAnnual subscription
Default valuesNot included13,566 (Reg. 2025/2621)Partial
Interactive dashboardNoHTML, 7-year projectionInside platform
Supplier letterNoEnglish template includedVariable
Art. 8 verification prepNoIncludedVariable
PrivacyVariable100% browser-sideData on server

Choose your licence

1 DOSSIER
€299
/ dossier

  • 10 professional PDF documents
  • Interactive HTML Dashboard (projection 2026–2032)
  • 13,566 official values integrated
  • Template letter in English for supplier
  • Importable .ics calendar
  • 10 regenerations · 30 days
  • 1 licence = 1 importing company
Get your individual licence →
PROFESSIONAL PACK
€1,999
70 generations · 1 key

  • 70 generations with a single key
  • 70 complete dossiers (12 deliverables each)
  • Switch product between generations
  • Ideal for customs representatives
  • For consultants billing CBAM compliance
70 interactive HTML Dashboards × product (projection 2026–2032). Real-time tables and charts with variable calculations. No technical training required. Fully intuitive.
🔒 Data stays on your computer. No information shared with third parties.
Request Professional Pack →

How your licence works

1
1 licence = 1 importing company. You pay €299 for the dossier you generate now. The licence is linked to your company name + EORI.
2
Up to 10 regenerations of the ZIP to correct data, adjust goods or update technical information.
3
30-day editing window from first activation. Within that period you can regenerate the dossier as many times as needed (up to 10).
4
The downloaded dossier is yours forever. It does not expire and is not tied to any subscription.

The EU CBAM portal asks for data. CBAMCheck calculates it.

THE EU CBAM PORTAL

Asks you to declare data

The EU CBAM Registry (Art. 14) requires you to submit total embedded emissions, number of certificates and carbon price documentation. It does not calculate these for you. You must arrive with the numbers ready.

CBAMCHECK

Calculates the data you need to declare

CBAMCheck takes your import data (tonnes, CN codes, country of origin) and generates the embedded emissions calculation, certificate estimation, carbon price documentation and all supporting records. You download the dossier and use it to complete the CBAM Registry submission.

Enforcement: what happens when CBAM certificates are missing

Art. 26 of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 sets the penalties.

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Authorised declarant: penalty identical to EU ETS excess emissions penalty
EU ETS rate per missing certificate

Art. 26(1): an authorised CBAM declarant who fails to surrender the required certificates by 30 September faces a penalty identical to the excess emissions penalty under Art. 16(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC, increased pursuant to Art. 16(4). Payment does not release the obligation to surrender outstanding certificates (Art. 26(3)).

⚠️
Unauthorised importer: penalty 3–5 times the standard rate
3–5×

Art. 26(2): a person who introduces goods without authorisation faces a penalty of 3 to 5 times the standard penalty. This also applies to importers exceeding the de minimis threshold (50 tonnes, Art. 2a) without authorisation (Art. 26(2a)).

Sourcing profiles from China, Turkey and other origins? CBAM costs vary dramatically.

Professional Pack: 70 generations. One dossier per origin, with comparison dashboard showing the real landed cost including CBAM.

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One-business-day response · No sales call required

What CBAMCheck guarantees and what it does not

CBAMCheck generates a document structured according to Art. 6 and Art. 7 + Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 from the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as importer or authorised CBAM declarant.

We guarantee that the document structure follows Regulation (EU) 2023/956 and that the legal references cited are correct. We do not guarantee that a specific document will be accepted by a national competent authority in a specific case.

CBAMCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.

Frequently asked questions

Are aluminium profiles covered by CBAM?
Yes. CN 7604 (bars, rods and profiles) is in Annex I. Complex good with primary aluminium precursor. GHG: CO₂ + PFCs.
How much does CBAM add to the cost of Chinese profiles?
Depends on volume, the CBAM rate (2.5% in 2026, escalating to 100% by 2034), and the certificate price. Use the calculator on this page for a quick estimate, or generate the full dossier for a 7-year projection.
Is Turkish aluminium cheaper under CBAM?
Turkey’s default (3.323) is 32% lower than China’s (4.928). At scale, this CBAM difference may offset the price difference between Chinese and Turkish profiles. CBAMCheck’s dashboard quantifies this.
Is this a subscription?
No. One-time payment. The licence includes 30 days of editing and 10 regenerations. The downloaded dossier is yours to keep.
Can I get a refund?
Upon activating the licence you give express consent for immediate generation of digital content pursuant to Art. 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83, waiving the 14-day withdrawal right. Refunds are accepted only for a reproducible technical fault.
What if the regulation changes?
If the regulation changes during your licence validity, you can regenerate the document with the updated version of the generator at no extra cost.
⚠️ Important notice: CBAMCheck is a self-assessment documentation tool, not legal advice and not a third-party audit. The document is generated from your input data. You are responsible for the accuracy of the data you provide. CBAMCheck does not replace a qualified professional assessment.

Chinese profiles at 4.928, Turkish at 3.323. See which origin wins under CBAM.

12 deliverables. CN 7604. Precursor chain. Origin comparison. Interactive dashboard. €299.

€299 one-time
12 professional deliverables · Browser-side · No subscription · Reg. (EU) 2023/956
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