Art. 16(m) Directive 2011/83. Refunds only for reproducible technical failures.

Does the EU transitional quota on Russian aluminium affect CBAM?

The 16th EU sanctions package (February 2025) introduced a transitional quota of 275,000 tonnes for Russian aluminium imports. Imports within this quota remain subject to CBAM obligations. The quota restricts volume; CBAM adds an emission cost. Both apply simultaneously. CBAMCheck generates CBAM documentation for imports permitted under the quota.

I'm transitioning away from Russian aluminium. Do I still need CBAM documentation?

Yes. Any Russian aluminium imported during the transition period that exceeds the de minimis threshold (50 tonnes net per year, Art. 2a) requires CBAM documentation. Even if you plan to switch to Turkish or Middle Eastern suppliers by 2027, your 2026 Russian imports still need a declaration by 30 September 2027.

Does Russia have a carbon price deductible under Art. 9?

No. Russia has no emissions trading system or carbon tax deductible under Art. 9. Full embedded emissions require CBAM certificates.

You import Russian aluminium under the transitional quota and need CBAM documentation before your supplier switch is complete

Q: What if the regulation changes?

Regenerate at no cost during the licence period.

The 16th EU sanctions package (February 2025) introduced a transitional quota of 275,000 tonnes for Russian aluminium. You are transitioning to Turkish, Bahraini or other suppliers, but your 2026 imports still include Russian-origin aluminium within the quota. Every tonne above 50 net per year requires CBAM documentation. Russia has no deductible carbon price. CBAMCheck generates 12 deliverables using the 2.619 tCO₂e/t default, entirely in your browser.

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The numbers behind Russian aluminium CBAM exposure

2.619

tCO₂e/t — Russia aluminium default (Reg. 2025/2621)

275K

Transitional quota in tonnes — 16th sanctions package

€299

One dossier · Zero upload · Browser-side

CBAM compliance during supplier transition

Verify quota and sanctions compliance separately

CBAMCheck handles CBAM only. Quota and sanctions compliance require separate legal assessment.

Obtain CBAM declarant status (Art. 5)

Required for all CBAM imports regardless of origin.

Calculate embedded emissions

Russia aluminium default: 2.619 tCO₂e/t. Includes direct + indirect (electricity). No Art. 9 deduction.

Purchase certificates from Feb 2027, declare by Sep 2027

Even if you switch suppliers by 2027, your 2026 Russian imports still require the declaration.

Three challenges for Russian aluminium CBAM compliance

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Challenge 1 — Assuming the quota exempts you from CBAM

The quota restricts volume. CBAM adds emission cost. Both apply.

Being within the 275,000t quota means your import is permitted — it does not exempt you from CBAM obligations. Every tonne above 50 net requires embedded emissions documentation and certificate surrender.

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Challenge 2 — Delaying CBAM documentation because "we're switching suppliers anyway"

Your 2026 Russian imports need a declaration by 30 September 2027 regardless

Even if your supply chain is fully transitioned by mid-2027, the 2026 calendar year imports require CBAM documentation. Delaying means last-minute preparation and potential errors.

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Challenge 3 — Uploading Russian-origin trade data to third-party platforms

CBAMCheck: zero data upload, 100% browser-side

No supplier names, volumes or origin data leave your device. The ZIP is generated locally.

12 deliverables in a single ZIP file

Scope Evaluation

Annex I confirmation.

Embedded Emissions

Direct + indirect. Russia: 2.619 tCO₂e/t.

Certificate Estimation

Financial exposure quantified.

Draft Declaration

Art. 14 registry data.

Carbon Price Doc

Art. 9 — no deduction.

Annex V Template

Record-keeping.

Verification Guide

Art. 8 + Annex VI.

Supplier Letter

English template.

Calendar (.ics)

CBAM deadlines.

Executive Summary

Management-ready.

Dashboard

2026–2032. Offline.

Visual Calendar

Timeline.

Estimate CBAM exposure

Quick CBAM Calculator

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

Sector

Country of origin

Tonnes/year

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.

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CBAMCheck calculates. The EU portal accepts.

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Emissions, certificates, projections — browser-side

Russia 2.619 tCO₂e/t. Direct + indirect. 12 documents.

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Requires pre-calculated figures

CBAMCheck provides the data.

Art. 26 penalties

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Failure to surrender

EU ETS penalty/cert

Art. 26(1).

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Without auth above 50t

3–5× penalty

Art. 26(2).

Multiple entities importing Russian aluminium?

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Guarantees

CBAMCheck generates CBAM documentation only. Does not assess sanctions or quota compliance. You are responsible for data accuracy and import legality.

Document structure follows Reg. (EU) 2023/956. CBAMCheck is not legal advice.

FAQ — Russian aluminium CBAM

Is this a subscription?

No. €299 one-time. 30 days, 10 regenerations.

Can I get a refund?

Art. 16(m) Directive 2011/83. Technical failures only.

What if the regulation changes?

Regenerate at no cost during licence period.

Does the transitional quota affect CBAM?

Quota restricts volume. CBAM adds emission cost on permitted imports. Both apply. CBAMCheck handles CBAM documentation only.

I'm switching suppliers. Do I still need CBAM docs for 2026?

Yes. Any Russian aluminium imported in 2026 above 50t requires a CBAM declaration by 30 September 2027.

Does Russia have a carbon price under Art. 9?

No. Full emissions require certificates.

Legal sources

Reg. (EU) 2023/956 — CBAM
Reg. (EU) 2025/2083 — Amendment

⚠️ 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 accuracy. CBAMCheck does not assess sanctions or quota compliance.