You need to understand how CBAM default values work. Under Art. 7(2)(b) of Reg. (EU) 2023/956, when actual emissions data from the producing installation is not available, importers must use default values. These are published by the European Commission under Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621 as country-specific and product-specific emission intensities. There are 13,566 values covering 120+ countries and all CBAM sectors. The default values include a mark-up (Annex IV point 4.1) that makes them higher than actual emissions for efficient producers. This means using actual verified emissions — if your supplier can provide them — may significantly reduce your CBAM certificate cost. CBAMCheck has all 13,566 values integrated. €299.
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Art. 7(2)(b) requires the use of values specific to the exporting country. A ‘world average’ is not compliant.
Default values are intentionally higher than actual emissions for average producers. This is by design — it incentivises the use of actual data.
CBAMCheck has all 13,566 values preconfigured. Select your sector and country — the value appears automatically.
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.
Determines whether your imports fall under CBAM and which obligations apply. Art. 2 + Art. 2a of Reg. (EU) 2023/956.
Calculates embedded emissions per tonne using default values from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621 or your actual data. Art. 7 + Annex IV.
Estimates the number of certificates required and the projected cost, adjusted for free allocation (Art. 31).
Pre-structured declaration following Art. 6(2) requirements.
Documents any carbon price paid in the country of origin for Art. 9 deduction.
Record-keeping template compliant with Annex V requirements.
Structured preparation for Art. 8 verification. Annex VI checklist included.
Model letter requesting emissions data from your third-country supplier.
Importable calendar with quarterly certificate obligations, annual declaration deadline and key milestones.
One-page CBAM exposure overview for management reporting.
Standalone dashboard with 2026–2032 projections. Works offline.
Visual calendar of all CBAM deadlines and schedules.
Generated from your input data, in your browser. No data leaves your device.
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.
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.
Average European Commission default values per sector and country of origin.
This is a quick estimate. Your complete dossier includes projections through 2032, an editable interactive dashboard, and 10 PDF documents.
Generate your complete dossier — €299 →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.
| Feature | Free tool | CBAMCheck | SaaS Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | €299 (one-time) | €1,990–€4,800/year |
| Model | Generic template | 12 professional deliverables | Annual subscription |
| Default values | Not included | 13,566 (Reg. 2025/2621) | Partial |
| Interactive dashboard | No | HTML, 7-year projection | Inside platform |
| Supplier letter | No | English template included | Variable |
| Art. 8 verification prep | No | Included | Variable |
| Privacy | Variable | 100% browser-side | Data on server |
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 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.
Art. 26 of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 sets the penalties.
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)).
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)).
Professional Pack: 70 generations. Compare default values across origins to optimise sourcing decisions.
Request Professional PackCBAMCheck 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.
12 deliverables. All defaults integrated. Mark-up explained. Supplier letter for actual emissions. €299.