cbam/china

China

CBAM default values

Official default emission values for China across 5 sectors and 259 products. Pick a sector to see its full table and calculate exposure. New to this? See CBAM default values explained.

SourceImplementing Reg (EU) 2025/2621 (as amended)·adopted 31 Jul 2026·last reviewed 10 Aug 2026·informational, not legal advice2028 figures follow the schedule in force. A Commission proposal of 17 Jul 2026 (COM(2026) 616, not adopted) would change free allocation from 2028 onwards.View official EU file

Iron & steel199 products0.26–8.09 tCO2e/t Cement8 products0.32–2.18 tCO2e/t Fertilisers27 products0.67–4.81 tCO2e/t Aluminium24 products3.00–5.56 tCO2e/t Hydrogen1 product26.6 tCO2e/t

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The EU republishes default values as the regulation is revised, and the figures on this page change with them. One email when China moves — nothing else.