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Reg. (EU) 2023/956Free CBAM check

You run a small importing business and think the CBAM is only for multinationals — if your steel or aluminium imports exceed 50 tonnes per year, it applies to you too

You run a small or medium-sized importing business. You assume the CBAM is for large corporations with compliance departments. It is not. The CBAM applies to every importer whose net annual mass of CBAM goods exceeds 50 tonnes (Art. 2a, Annex VII). Many SMEs importing steel profiles, aluminium sheets, fasteners or construction materials exceed this threshold without realising it. CBAMCheck is designed to be accessible: €299 one-time, no subscription, no enterprise platform. Start with the free checker to see if you cross the threshold.

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

€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

50 t
De minimis threshold — above this, full CBAM obligations apply
No exemption
CBAM applies regardless of company size
€299
One-time — designed for SME budgets, not enterprise pricing

Your CBAM compliance timeline

1
Calculate your total annual CBAM imports by weight
Add up all steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser imports from non-EU origins. Net mass, aggregated across all CN codes.
2
Check against the 50-tonne threshold
If your total exceeds 50 tonnes (Art. 2a, Annex VII), CBAM applies. The free checker helps.
3
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5. Required if above the threshold.
4
Generate your CBAM dossier
CBAMCheck: €299, 12 deliverables, browser-side processing. No compliance department required.
5
Purchase certificates quarterly
Art. 22(2). The cost depends on your tonnage and origin.
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 — SIZE EXEMPTION MYTH

Believing CBAM only applies to large companies

There is no size exemption. The threshold is 50 tonnes of net mass, not company revenue or employee count.

MISTAKE 2 — THRESHOLD IGNORANCE

Not calculating accumulated mass across all CBAM products

50 tonnes aggregates all CBAM goods: steel + aluminium + cement + fertilisers. A hardware distributor importing tubes, fittings and fasteners may exceed this.

MISTAKE 3 — ENTERPRISE PRICING

Paying €4,800/year for a SaaS platform when your CBAM budget is €299

CBAMCheck is €299 one-time. No subscription. No enterprise contract. Proportional to SME economics.

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.

⚠️
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)).

Running multiple small importing entities?

Professional Pack: 70 generations. One dossier per entity at €28.56 each.

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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 CBAM apply to small businesses?
Yes. The CBAM has no size exemption. The threshold is 50 tonnes of net mass per calendar year (Art. 2a, Annex VII). If your imports exceed this, full obligations apply regardless of company size.
How do I know if I exceed 50 tonnes?
Add up the net mass of all your CBAM imports (steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers) from non-EU countries in one calendar year. The free CBAMCheck checker helps calculate this.
Is €299 affordable for an SME?
CBAMCheck is designed for SME economics: €299 one-time, no subscription, no minimum term. Compare with enterprise SaaS at €1,990–€4,800/year.
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.

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