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You import cold-rolled coil from South Korea — CRC is a complex good under CBAM with hot-rolled coil as precursor — and the K-ETS qualifies for an Art. 9 deduction

You are an OEM, stamper or appliance manufacturer in Germany, France or Italy. Your cold-rolled coil comes from Korean mills producing automotive-grade CRC. Under the CBAM, CRC is a complex good (Annex IV point 3): its embedded emissions include both the CRC production process and the emissions of the hot-rolled coil (HRC) precursor. South Korea’s K-ETS covers steel production, opening an Art. 9 deduction pathway. CBAMCheck handles the HRC→CRC precursor chain and generates the K-ETS carbon price documentation. 12 deliverables. €299 one-time.

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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 your CBAM compliance

Complex good
CRC = own process emissions + HRC precursor emissions (Annex IV point 3)
K-ETS
Korean ETS → Art. 9 deduction available
2.986
tCO₂e/t — South Korea steel sector default (Reg. 2025/2621)

Your CBAM compliance timeline

1
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5. Required before importing CRC from South Korea.
2
Classify CRC as a complex good
CRC (cold-rolled coil) uses HRC (hot-rolled coil) as an input material. Under Annex IV point 3, the embedded emissions of the precursor must be included.
3
Determine embedded emissions
The CRC calculation includes: (1) direct emissions from cold-rolling, (2) indirect emissions, (3) embedded emissions of the HRC precursor. Default values or actuals per Art. 7.
4
Document K-ETS for Art. 9 deduction
South Korea’s K-ETS covers steel production. Collect carbon price documentation per Art. 9(2). Net of free allocation.
5
Purchase CBAM certificates quarterly
Art. 22(2). Net of K-ETS deduction and EU free allocation (Art. 31).
6
Submit annual declaration by 30 September
First: 30 September 2027 for calendar year 2026. Art. 6.

Three mistakes that inflate your CBAM cost or create compliance risk

MISTAKE 1 — IGNORING PRECURSORS

Calculating CRC emissions without including HRC precursor

CRC is a complex good. Under Annex IV point 3, the embedded emissions of input materials (HRC) must be included. Treating CRC as a simple good undercounts emissions and produces a non-compliant declaration.

MISTAKE 2 — IGNORING K-ETS

Not claiming the Korean carbon price deduction

The K-ETS covers Korean steel production. Art. 9 allows a deduction for carbon prices effectively paid. Not documenting this means overpaying on CBAM certificates.

MISTAKE 3 — UNSOPHISTICATED TOOL

Using a tool that doesn’t understand precursor chains

CBAMCheck handles the complex goods methodology of Annex IV point 3, including precursor emissions. Generic tools that treat all steel as a simple product miss this critical distinction.

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.

5

Carbon Price Documentation

Documents any carbon price paid in the country of origin for Art. 9 deduction.

6

Annex V Record Template

Record-keeping template compliant with Annex V requirements.

7

Verification Preparation

Structured preparation for Art. 8 verification. Annex VI checklist included.

8

Supplier Letter Template

Model letter requesting emissions data from your third-country supplier.

9

Compliance Calendar (.ics)

Importable calendar with quarterly certificate obligations, annual declaration deadline and key milestones.

10

Executive Summary

One-page CBAM exposure overview for management reporting.

11

Interactive HTML Dashboard

Standalone dashboard with 2026–2032 projections. Works offline.

12

Compliance Calendar Document

Visual calendar of all CBAM deadlines and 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

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 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). 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. This also applies to importers exceeding the de minimis threshold (50 tonnes, Art. 2a) without authorisation (Art. 26(2a)).

Importing CRC, HRC, galvanized and other steel products from multiple origins?

Professional Pack: 70 generations. Complex goods, precursor chains, Art. 9 deductions — all handled.

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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

Why is CRC a complex good under CBAM?
Under Annex IV point 1 of Reg. (EU) 2023/956, a ‘complex good’ is a good produced using input materials (precursors) that themselves have non-zero embedded emissions. CRC uses HRC as a precursor. The HRC’s embedded emissions must be included in the CRC calculation per Annex IV point 3.
Does the K-ETS qualify for Art. 9?
Yes. The K-ETS has been operational since 2015. Art. 9(1) allows a deduction for carbon prices effectively paid. Any free allocation under K-ETS must be netted.
Can actual emissions reduce my cost for Korean CRC?
Yes. Art. 7(2)(a) allows verified actuals for both the CRC process and the HRC precursor. Combined with K-ETS deduction, the net CBAM cost may be significantly lower than a default-based calculation.
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 CRC: complex good, K-ETS deduction, precursor chain. All in one dossier.

12 deliverables. HRC→CRC precursor documented. K-ETS Art. 9. South Korea defaults. €299.

€299 one-time
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