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You source steel from four Indian mills and need one CBAM dossier that covers all of them before September 2027

Indian steel exports to the EU have grown +89% since 2019. You work with mills in Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra and Karnataka — each with different production routes and emission profiles. The European Commission default value for Indian steel is 5.374 tCO₂e/t, the highest among major suppliers to the EU. That mark-up matters when you're importing thousands of tonnes. CBAMCheck generates a 12-deliverable dossier that documents multiple installations of origin, calculates emissions per CN code, and includes an interactive dashboard projecting your CBAM costs through 2032.

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€299 · One-time payment · 12 deliverables · Supports multiple installations · 100% browser-side

Reg. (EU) 2023/956 · Mod. Reg. (EU) 2025/2083 · 13,566 default values (Reg. 2025/2621) · 120 countries · 285 CN codes · 100% browser-side

The numbers behind Indian steel CBAM exposure for EU importers

India is one of the fastest-growing steel suppliers to the EU. The combination of high emission intensity (coal-based blast furnaces dominate Indian production) and rapidly increasing export volumes makes Indian steel one of the most financially exposed origins under CBAM. If you import flat or long products from India, the cost per tonne in CBAM certificates is significant.

5.374
tCO₂e per tonne — India iron & steel default value (Reg. 2025/2621)
+89%
Growth in Indian steel exports to the EU since 2019
€299
One dossier · 12 deliverables · Multiple installations supported

CBAM compliance timeline for importers of Indian steel

The CBAM definitive phase started 1 January 2026. This is the compliance path for EU importers working with Indian steel mills.

1
Obtain authorised CBAM declarant status (Art. 5)
Apply to the competent authority in your Member State. Required before any CBAM-covered import can clear customs in the definitive phase.
2
Map your Indian supply chain to Annex I CN codes
HRC (7208), CRC (7209), rebar (7214), wire rod (7213), sections (7216), pipe (7304–7306). Identify which goods from which Indian mills are in scope.
3
Request actual emission data from each installation
Contact each Indian mill individually. CBAMCheck includes an English letter template referencing the Annex IV data fields. If data is not available, the dossier falls back on Reg. 2025/2621 default values for India (5.374 tCO₂e/t with mark-up).
4
Purchase CBAM certificates from 1 February 2027 (Art. 20)
Price tracks the EU ETS allowance. India has no carbon pricing mechanism deductible under Art. 9 — no deduction applies.
5
Submit CBAM declaration by 30 September 2027 (Art. 6)
First declaration covers 2026 imports. Surrender certificates matching your declared embedded emissions (Art. 22). From 2027 onwards, maintain at least 50% quarterly coverage (Art. 22(2)).

Three mistakes EU importers of Indian steel make with CBAM documentation

Mistake 1 — Treating all Indian mills as one supplier

Each installation of origin requires separate emission reporting under Annex IV

If you buy HRC from Tata Steel Jamshedpur and rebar from JSW Bellary, these are different installations with different production processes and emission intensities. A generic "India average" is not CBAM-compliant documentation. Each installation must be documented individually. CBAMCheck structures the dossier to handle multiple installations.

Mistake 2 — Relying on a static PDF that expires with the next regulatory update

CBAM rules, default values and free allocation factors change — your documentation must keep up

A PDF generated in January 2026 is outdated by March if Implementing Regulation values are revised. CBAMCheck's interactive HTML dashboard lets you update EU ETS price, tonnage and emission factors each year without regenerating the entire dossier. The dashboard works offline and is designed for 7 years of use.

Mistake 3 — Paying a consultancy per hour without knowing the deliverable

You need 12 structured documents, not 20 hours of meetings

A CBAM compliance consultancy may charge €150–€300/hour. After 10 hours of meetings and email exchanges, you still might not have a structured dossier ready for the CBAM Registry. CBAMCheck delivers 12 professional documents for €299 — scope evaluation, emission calculations, certificate estimation, supplier letter, dashboard, calendar, and verification preparation.

What you receive: 12 deliverables in a single ZIP file

CBAMCheck generates a complete CBAM compliance dossier structured under Regulation (EU) 2023/956. Every document cites the specific article it addresses. Generated in your browser, downloaded to your device.

1

Scope Evaluation

Confirms your goods fall under Annex I and your status as authorised CBAM declarant. Art. 2 + Art. 5.

2

Embedded Emissions Calculation

Direct and indirect emissions per CN code using Annex IV methods and India default values (5.374 tCO₂e/t). Supports multiple installations.

3

CBAM Certificate Estimation

Number of certificates required per product and total financial exposure. Art. 22 + Art. 31 phase-out projection.

4

Draft CBAM Declaration

Pre-filled data structured for the CBAM Registry (Art. 14). All Art. 6(2) fields covered.

5

Carbon Price Documentation

Documents carbon price status in India for Art. 9. India currently has no deductible carbon pricing mechanism.

6

Annex V Record-Keeping Template

Structured records template per Art. 7(6) and Annex V requirements.

7

Verification Preparation Guide

Art. 8 and Annex VI preparation. Essential when transitioning from default values to actual emissions.

8

Supplier Letter Template (English)

Model letter requesting installation-specific emission data from your Indian mills. References Annex IV fields.

9

Compliance Calendar (.ics)

Importable calendar with CBAM deadlines: declaration dates, certificate windows, quarterly holding.

10

Executive Summary

One-page overview of CBAM exposure, certificate costs and deadlines. Ready for management presentation.

11

Interactive HTML Dashboard

Editable financial projection 2026–2032. Adjust tonnage, ETS price and supplier data. Works offline. Yours for 7 years.

12

Compliance Calendar (Visual)

Visual timeline of all CBAM milestones relevant to your Indian steel import profile.

Generated from your input, in your browser. No supplier 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 you pay to get CBAM-compliant documentation

Free toolCBAMCheckEnterprise SaaS
PriceFree€299 (one-time)€1,990–€4,800/year
ModelGeneric template12 professional deliverablesAnnual subscription
Default valuesNot included13,566 (Reg. 2025/2621)Partial
Interactive dashboardNoYes, HTML — 7-year projectionInside platform only
Supplier letter templateNoYes, in EnglishVariable
Verification preparation (Art. 8)NoIncludedVariable
PrivacyVariable100% browser-sideData on server
Multi-company supportNoNo (see Professional Pack)Yes

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1 DOSSIER
299 €
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  • 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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70 generations · 1 key

  • 70 generations with a single key
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  • 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.
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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 the data.

● CBAMCheck calculates the data

Embedded emissions, certificate estimates, financial projections

CBAMCheck applies Annex IV methods and Reg. 2025/2621 default values for India to your import data. It calculates emissions per CN code and per installation, estimates certificates, and projects costs through 2032. Twelve documents, 30 minutes.

∅ The EU CBAM portal asks for data

The CBAM Registry (Art. 14) requires pre-calculated figures

The official EU portal does not calculate emissions for you. It is a submission system. You enter the results of your own calculations. CBAMCheck generates the structured data so that completing the CBAM Registry is fast and error-free.

What happens if you don't comply — Art. 26 penalties

Regulation (EU) 2023/956 imposes penalties on both authorised CBAM declarants who fail to surrender certificates and importers who introduce goods without authorisation.

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Authorised declarant who fails to surrender certificates
Penalty identical to EU ETS excess emissions penalty

Art. 26(1): Applied per unsurrendered CBAM certificate. Increased annually per Art. 16(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC. Payment does not release the obligation to surrender outstanding certificates (Art. 26(3)).

⚖️
Importer without authorisation exceeding de minimis
3 to 5 times the standard penalty

Art. 26(2): Three to five times the standard rate per certificate not surrendered, considering duration, gravity, scope and intentional nature.

⚖️
De minimis threshold
50 tonnes net mass per year (Annex VII)

Art. 2a: Below 50 net tonnes annually across all CBAM goods, you are exempt. Exceed it and all emissions from the entire year become subject to CBAM.

Managing CBAM compliance for multiple importing companies?

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What CBAMCheck guarantees — and what it does not

CBAMCheck generates a document structured under Art. 6 and Art. 7 + Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as importer / 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 — Indian steel CBAM

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?
By activating the licence you give express consent to the immediate generation of digital content under Art. 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83, waiving the 14-day withdrawal right. Refunds are only accepted for reproducible technical failures.
What if the regulation changes?
If the regulation changes during the validity of your licence, you can regenerate the document with the updated version of the generator at no additional cost.
Can I document multiple Indian steel mills in one dossier?
Yes. CBAMCheck structures the dossier so that you can report embedded emissions from multiple installations of origin. Each installation's data is recorded separately with its CN codes and emission values. If you source HRC from one mill in Jharkhand and rebar from another in Maharashtra, the dossier handles both.
Why is India's default value so high compared to other steel exporters?
India's default emission intensity for iron and steel is 5.374 tCO₂e/t under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2621 — the highest among major EU steel suppliers. This reflects the prevalence of coal-based blast furnace production. If your Indian supplier operates an EAF plant or uses cleaner processes, their actual emissions may be significantly lower. CBAMCheck includes a letter template to request installation-specific data.
Does the interactive dashboard stay usable after my licence expires?
Yes. The HTML dashboard is a downloadable file that works offline in any browser. It does not depend on a subscription or server connection. You can update EU ETS price, tonnage and emission factors each year. Designed for 7 years of use through 2032.
Does India have a carbon pricing mechanism deductible under Art. 9?
India has no ETS or carbon tax currently deductible under Art. 9 of Regulation (EU) 2023/956. The coal cess and PAT scheme do not qualify. No deduction applies — the full embedded emissions value is subject to CBAM certificates.
⚠️ 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.

Four Indian mills. One CBAM dossier. Twelve deliverables. Generate it now.

Regulation (EU) 2023/956 structure. 13,566 official default values including India at 5.374 tCO₂e/t. Multiple installations supported. Interactive dashboard through 2032. Your data stays in your browser.

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