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You import steel from Serbia — an EU candidate country still subject to CBAM — and from January 2026 every tonne needs certificates until accession changes the rules

You import steel from Serbian mills into Hungary, Croatia, Romania or other EU markets. Serbia is an EU candidate country actively aligning with the acquis communautaire — but today it is a third country for CBAM purposes. Serbian steel is not exempt until Serbia either joins the EU or is listed in Annex III of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 (which requires either full EU ETS application or a linked ETS with an effective carbon price). Serbia has no operational ETS and no carbon pricing mechanism. CBAMCheck covers Serbia with preconfigured default values (2.469 tCO₂e/t) and generates documentation that reflects the current regulatory status. 12 deliverables. €299 one-time.

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

€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

2.469
tCO₂e/t — Serbia iron and steel default (Reg. 2025/2621)
EU candidate
Serbia is not exempt from CBAM until accession or Annex III listing
€0
No ETS, no carbon tax — no Art. 9 deduction today

Your CBAM compliance timeline

1
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5. Serbia is a third country — CBAM registration is required.
2
Map your steel CN codes
Serbian steel exports: long products, flat products, tubes. Chapter 72 + CN 7301–7326. GHG: CO₂.
3
Determine embedded emissions
Serbia default: 2.469 tCO₂e/t. Or request actual data from your Serbian mill. Art. 7 + Annex IV.
4
Confirm no Art. 9 deduction
Serbia has no carbon pricing mechanism. No deduction until a qualifying system is operational.
5
Purchase CBAM certificates quarterly
From 2027, Art. 22(2). Adjusted for free allocation (Art. 31).
6
Submit annual CBAM declaration by 30 September
First declaration: 30 September 2027 for calendar year 2026. Art. 6. Monitor Serbia’s accession status for future changes.

Three mistakes that inflate your CBAM cost or create compliance risk

MISTAKE 1 — CANDIDATE = EXEMPT

Assuming EU candidate status exempts Serbia from CBAM

Annex III exemptions require either full EU ETS application or a linked ETS with an effective carbon price (Art. 2(6)). EU candidate status alone does not qualify. Serbia is subject to CBAM like any other third country.

MISTAKE 2 — BALKAN BLIND SPOT

Using a tool that only covers the top 5–6 steel exporters

Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia — Western Balkan steel exporters serve the EU market through Central and Eastern European entry points. Tools that only cover China, India and Turkey leave these origins undocumented.

MISTAKE 3 — NO FUTURE MONITORING

Not tracking how Serbia’s EU accession process affects CBAM obligations

If Serbia joins the EU or implements a linked ETS, CBAM obligations will change. CBAMCheck’s compliance calendar flags the dates you need to monitor.

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)).

Importing steel from Serbia, Bosnia, Turkey and other Balkan or Mediterranean origins?

The Professional Pack covers 70 dossier generations. Full coverage of Western Balkan origins alongside major exporters.

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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 Serbia exempt from CBAM as an EU candidate?
No. EU candidate status does not exempt a country from CBAM. Annex III of Reg. (EU) 2023/956 lists countries exempt from CBAM: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. A country is added to Annex III only if the EU ETS applies to it or an agreement fully links its ETS to the EU ETS (Art. 2(6)).
What happens to CBAM obligations when Serbia joins the EU?
Upon EU accession, Serbia would be within the EU customs territory and CBAM would no longer apply to goods originating there. Until that date, all CBAM obligations apply in full.
Is Serbia included in CBAMCheck?
Yes. CBAMCheck includes Serbia with preconfigured default values from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621. Iron and steel default: 2.469 tCO₂e/t.
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.

Serbian steel is subject to CBAM today. Generate the dossier your imports require.

12 deliverables. Serbia default 2.469 tCO₂e/t. EU candidate status documented. Compliance calendar with accession monitoring. €299.

€299 one-time
12 professional deliverables · Browser-side · No subscription · Reg. (EU) 2023/956
Generate your CBAM dossier — €299