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You import aluminium sheets and profiles from South Korea — and the K-ETS carbon price qualifies for an Art. 9 deduction that lowers your CBAM cost

You manufacture electronics, automotive components or industrial equipment in Germany or the Netherlands. Your aluminium sheets, profiles or extruded products come from South Korea. Under the CBAM, every tonne of imported aluminium triggers a certificate obligation — but South Korea’s K-ETS (Korean Emissions Trading System), operational since 2015, imposes a carbon price on covered installations. This price may qualify for an Art. 9 deduction, reducing your CBAM certificate cost. CBAMCheck covers aluminium beyond primary (CN 7601) — including semi-finished products under CN 7604–7616 — and generates the Art. 9 documentation for the K-ETS deduction pathway. 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

1.581
tCO₂e/t — South Korea aluminium default (Reg. 2025/2621)
K-ETS
Korean ETS operational since 2015 → Art. 9 deduction
CN 7604–7616
Semi-finished products fully covered, not just primary

Your CBAM compliance timeline

1
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5. Required before importing aluminium from South Korea.
2
Map your aluminium CN codes
Primary: CN 7601. Semi-finished: CN 7604 (bars, profiles), 7606 (plates, sheets), 7607 (foil), 7608 (tubes), 7610 (structures), 7616 (other articles). GHG: CO₂ and perfluorocarbons. Annex I.
3
Determine embedded emissions
South Korea default: 1.581 tCO₂e/t. Or request actual data. Art. 7 + Annex IV.
4
Document the K-ETS carbon price for Art. 9 deduction
South Korea’s K-ETS covers industrial emissions. Collect carbon price documentation certified by an independent person per Art. 9(2). Net of any free allocation under K-ETS.
5
Purchase CBAM certificates quarterly
Art. 22(2). Net of Art. 9 deduction and EU free allocation adjustment (Art. 31).
6
Submit annual CBAM declaration by 30 September
First declaration: 30 September 2027 for calendar year 2026. 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 (CN 7601)

CBAM covers all aluminium products from CN 7601 through CN 7616 under Annex I of Reg. (EU) 2023/956. Sheets (7606), profiles (7604), foil (7607), tubes (7608) and structures (7610) are all in scope. A tool that stops at primary aluminium misses most Korean exports.

MISTAKE 2 — IGNORING K-ETS

Not claiming the Korean carbon price deduction

The K-ETS has been operational since 2015 and covers industrial emissions. Failing to document the Art. 9 deduction means paying for CBAM certificates that could be partially offset.

MISTAKE 3 — NO CN CODE SELECTION

Using a tool that doesn’t allow selecting the exact CN code

Different aluminium products have different CN codes, and the correct code must appear in your CBAM declaration. CBAMCheck lets you specify the exact CN code for accurate documentation.

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: quantities, emissions, certificates, carbon price.

5

Carbon Price Documentation

Documents any carbon price paid in the country of origin for Art. 9 deduction. Pre-formatted for the CBAM Registry.

6

Annex V Record Template

Record-keeping template compliant with Annex V requirements. Ready for verifier review.

7

Verification Preparation

Structured preparation for Art. 8 verification by an accredited verifier. Annex VI checklist included.

8

Supplier Letter Template

Model letter in English requesting emissions data and installation information from your third-country supplier.

9

Compliance Calendar (.ics)

Importable calendar with quarterly certificate obligations (Art. 22(2)), annual declaration deadline (30 September), and key milestones.

10

Executive Summary

One-page overview of your CBAM exposure: cost estimate, timeline, risk areas. Ready for management or board reporting.

11

Interactive HTML Dashboard

Standalone HTML dashboard with 2026–2032 projections reflecting free allocation phase-out (Art. 31). Works offline, no subscription.

12

Compliance Calendar Document

Visual calendar of all CBAM deadlines, reporting windows and certificate purchase 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
Multi-company supportNoVia Professional PackYes

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
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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.
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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 10 PDFs, HTML dashboard and .ics calendar remain functional offline.

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). The penalty applies per certificate not surrendered. 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, depending on duration, gravity, scope, intent and cooperation. This also applies to importers exceeding the de minimis threshold (50 tonnes, Art. 2a) without authorisation (Art. 26(2a)).

Importing aluminium from South Korea, Japan, Bahrain and other origins? K-ETS deduction only applies to Korean metal.

The Professional Pack covers 70 dossier generations. Art. 9 documentation for origins with carbon pricing, default-value dossiers for origins without.

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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

Does the K-ETS qualify for an Art. 9 deduction?
South Korea’s K-ETS (Korean Emissions Trading System) has been operational since 2015 and covers industrial sectors including aluminium. Art. 9(1) allows a reduction in CBAM certificates for carbon prices effectively paid. The deduction must be documented with certification by an independent person (Art. 9(2)), and any free allocation under K-ETS must be netted.
Are semi-finished aluminium products covered by CBAM?
Yes. Annex I of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 covers CN 7601 through 7616: unwrought, powders, bars, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, foil, tubes, fittings, structures, reservoirs, containers and other articles. GHG: CO₂ and perfluorocarbons.
Is South Korea included in CBAMCheck?
Yes. South Korea is preconfigured with a default aluminium value of 1.581 tCO₂e/t from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621.
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.

Korean aluminium has a K-ETS deduction. Semi-finished products fully covered. Generate the dossier.

12 deliverables. South Korea default 1.581 tCO₂e/t. K-ETS Art. 9 documentation. CN 7604–7616. €299.

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