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CBAM for the construction industry: cement and steel compliance dossier for EU builders

The construction industry is the largest consumer of imported cement and a major user of imported structural steel and rebar in the EU. Both are CBAM sectors. EU contractors, developers and structural engineering firms importing cement (CN 2523), structural steel (CN 7308), rebar (CN 72) and profiles from Turkey, Algeria, Egypt, China or India face CBAM certificate costs from 1 January 2026. CBAMCheck generates 12 structured documents per origin, and the dashboard helps translate CBAM cost per tonne into impact per square metre of construction.

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€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 CBAM in the construction supply chain

Cement + Steel
Both sectors covered — CN 2523 (cement/clinker) and CN 72, 7308 (structural steel, rebar)
1.950
tCO₂e/t — Turkey cement default, highest among major exporters (Reg. 2025/2621)
Per m² impact
CBAM cost per tonne must be translated to per square metre of construction for project budgeting

Your CBAM compliance timeline for construction material imports

1
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5. Required before importing cement or steel. One authorisation covers all CBAM sectors.
2
Map your cement and steel CN codes
Cement: CN 2523. Steel: CN 7308 (structural), CN 7214 (rebar), CN 7216 (profiles). All in Annex I.
3
Collect actual emissions data from your suppliers
Cement and steel plants vary enormously in emissions intensity. Actual data from efficient plants can reduce CBAM costs vs defaults.
4
Calculate CBAM cost per tonne and translate to per m² of construction
Use default values or actual data. Combine cement + steel CBAM costs per tonne, multiply by material intensity per m² of your project type.
5
Purchase CBAM certificates quarterly
Art. 22(2): certificates covering ≥50% of embedded emissions at end of each quarter.
6
Submit annual CBAM declaration by 30 September
Art. 6: first declaration due 30 September 2027 for CY 2026.

Three CBAM mistakes construction companies should avoid

MISTAKE 1 — TREATING CBAM AS A TRADER PROBLEM

Assuming only commodity traders deal with CBAM

If your construction company is the importer of record, CBAM obligations fall on you — not on the trader. Understand whether your procurement structure makes you the declarant.

MISTAKE 2 — NOT TRANSLATING CBAM TO PER M² COST

Reporting CBAM cost per tonne without connecting to project budgets

Construction budgets work in cost per square metre. Without translating CBAM certificate costs to per m² impact, project managers cannot price CBAM into tenders and bids.

MISTAKE 3 — IGNORING CEMENT ORIGIN DIFFERENCES

Using a single cement default for all origins

Cement defaults vary enormously: Turkey 1.950, Algeria 1.328, Morocco 1.114, Egypt 1.328 tCO₂e/t. Switching origin can change CBAM cost significantly.

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 emissions 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 projectionPlatform-locked
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 (2026–2032 projection)
  • 13,566 official default values integrated
  • English supplier letter template
  • 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 brokers
  • 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 your declaration in the CBAM Registry.

Enforcement: what happens when CBAM certificates are missing

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

⚠️
Authorised declarant: penalty identical to EU ETS rate
EU ETS rate per 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 per 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): anyone introducing goods without authorisation faces a penalty of 3 to 5 times the standard penalty, depending on duration, gravity, scope, intent and cooperation. Also applies to importers exceeding the de minimis threshold (50 tonnes, Art. 2a) without authorisation (Art. 26(2a)).

Importing cement from Turkey and steel from India for multiple construction projects?

The Professional Pack covers 70 dossier generations. Generate dossiers for each cement and steel origin — compare CBAM costs and optimise your supply chain.

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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

Is this a subscription?
No. One-time payment. The licence includes 30 days of editing and 10 regenerations. The downloaded dossier is yours forever.
Can I request a refund?
By activating the licence you give express consent for the immediate generation of digital content under Art. 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83, waiving the 14-day withdrawal right. Refunds are accepted only for reproducible technical faults.
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.
Does CBAM apply to cement and structural steel imports?
Yes. Cement and clinker (CN 2523) and all iron and steel products (CN 72, 7301–7326) in Annex I of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 are covered. This includes structural steel (CN 7308), rebar (CN 7214) and profiles (CN 7216).
How do I calculate CBAM impact per square metre?
Determine the tonnes of cement and steel per m² for your project type (residential, commercial, infrastructure). Multiply by the CBAM cost per tonne for each material and origin. CBAMCheck provides the per-tonne calculation; you apply your material intensity factors.
Is CBAMCheck affordable for a mid-size construction company?
Yes. CBAMCheck costs €299 per dossier — a one-time payment. The Professional Pack (€1,999 for 70 generations) is designed for companies managing multiple projects, origins or material types.
⚠️ 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.

Construction depends on imported cement and steel. CBAM changes the cost equation. Know the number per m².

12 deliverables per dossier. Cement + steel. Multi-origin comparison. 2026–2032 projection. €299 per dossier.

€299 one-time
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