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Your steel supplier is in Taiwan — and the CBAM treats it as a separate origin with its own default values, not as part of mainland China

You import flat steel — coils, sheets, plates — from Taiwanese mills for your manufacturing operations in Germany, the Netherlands or Italy. Taiwan is a distinct CBAM origin with its own default emission values under Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621: 3.289 tCO₂e/t for iron and steel, significantly lower than China’s 4.481. Taiwan is developing carbon pricing mechanisms, but as of today no operational ETS is in place that would qualify for an Art. 9 deduction. CBAMCheck treats Taiwan as a separate origin from the first screen — with preconfigured default values and CBAM Registry-ready 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

3.289
tCO₂e/t — Taiwan steel default (vs 4.481 for China)
Separate origin
Taiwan listed independently in Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621
€299
One-time — complete CBAM dossier with 12 deliverables

Your CBAM compliance timeline

1
Register as authorised CBAM declarant
Art. 5 of Reg. (EU) 2023/956. Required before importing steel from any third country including Taiwan.
2
Map your CN codes
Iron and steel products fall under Chapter 72 and headings 7301–7326 of the Combined Nomenclature. Greenhouse gas: CO₂. Annex I.
3
Determine embedded emissions
Use Taiwan-specific default values (3.289 tCO₂e/t) from Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621, or request actual emissions from your Taiwanese supplier. Art. 7 + Annex IV.
4
Assess Art. 9 carbon price deduction
Taiwan is developing carbon pricing mechanisms. As of the current date, no fully operational system qualifies for a deduction. Monitor developments via CBAMCheck updates.
5
Purchase CBAM certificates quarterly
Maintain at least 50% of estimated certificates each quarter from 2027. Art. 22(2). Adjusted for free allocation under Art. 31.
6
Submit annual CBAM declaration by 30 September
First declaration: 30 September 2027 for calendar year 2026. Art. 6. Includes total steel tonnes, embedded emissions and certificates surrendered.

Three mistakes that inflate your CBAM cost or create compliance risk

MISTAKE 1 — WRONG ORIGIN

Confusing Taiwan with China in your CBAM declaration

Taiwan has a default value of 3.289 tCO₂e/t for iron and steel. China’s is 4.481. Using the wrong origin inflates your certificate cost by over 36%. Reg. (EU) 2025/2621 lists Taiwan as a separate entry.

MISTAKE 2 — ASSUMING AN ETS EXISTS

Claiming an Art. 9 deduction for a carbon price that is not yet operational

Taiwan is developing carbon pricing mechanisms, but no system currently meets the conditions for an Art. 9 deduction under Reg. (EU) 2023/956. Claiming a deduction without a qualifying carbon price generates a non-compliant declaration.

MISTAKE 3 — GENERIC ASIA VALUES

Using a regional average instead of Taiwan-specific data

CBAM default values are country-specific, not regional. Using ‘Asia’ or ‘East Asia’ averages is not compliant with Art. 7(2) which requires values per exporting country.

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 Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and India? Need CBAM dossiers for multiple origins?

The Professional Pack covers 70 generations with a single key. One dossier per supplier and origin, all managed from the same licence.

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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 Taiwan listed separately from China in CBAM default values?
Yes. Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/2621 lists Taiwan as an independent origin with its own default emission values. CBAMCheck uses these Taiwan-specific values — not China’s. The iron and steel default for Taiwan is 3.289 tCO₂e/t; for China it is 4.481.
Does Taiwan have a carbon price I can deduct under Art. 9?
Taiwan is developing carbon pricing legislation. As of the current date, no operational ETS or carbon tax qualifies for an Art. 9 deduction under Reg. (EU) 2023/956. CBAMCheck will update this when a qualifying mechanism is confirmed.
Which steel products from Taiwan are covered by CBAM?
All iron and steel products under Chapter 72 of the Combined Nomenclature, plus headings 7301 through 7326, are within scope of Annex I of Reg. (EU) 2023/956. This covers flat products, long products, tubes, pipes, fittings, structures, containers and fasteners. Greenhouse gas: CO₂ (direct emissions only, per Annex II).
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.

Taiwan steel, Taiwan default values. Not China’s. Generate the correct CBAM dossier.

12 deliverables. Taiwan-specific default values (3.289 tCO₂e/t). Documentation ready for the CBAM Registry. Generated in your browser. No subscription.

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