cbam/iron-steel/7203

7203 Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

Default emission values for this product across 9 countries. Total embedded emissions range 0.45 to 4.20 tCO2e per tonne. Lower is better: compare your country to others. New to this? See CBAM default values explained.

SourceImplementing Reg (EU) 2025/2621·adopted 4 Feb 2026·last reviewed 7 Jul 2026·informational, not legal adviceView official EU file

CBAM default values for Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms (CN 7203) range from 0.45 to 4.20 tCO2e per tonne of total embedded emissions across 9 countries in 2026, lowest for United States, under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2621.

Country	Direct	Indirect	Total	2026	2027	2028	Route
India	4.20	—	4.20	4.62	5.04	5.46	—
Russia	2.01	—	2.01	2.21	2.41	2.61	—
Other Countries and Territories	1.32	—	1.32	1.46	1.59	1.72	—
Argentina	1.03	—	1.03	1.13	1.24	1.34	—
Algeria	0.81	—	0.81	0.89	0.97	1.05	—
Canada	0.76	—	0.76	0.84	0.91	0.99	—
South Africa	0.76	—	0.76	0.84	0.91	0.99	—
Mexico	0.58	—	0.58	0.64	0.70	0.75	—
United States	0.45	—	0.45	0.49	0.54	0.58	—

Carbon intensity (tCO2e/t)lowmoderatehighvery high9 countries · 0.45–4.20

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