CBAM Defaults
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 8 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 (as amended)·published 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

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 8 countries in 2026, lowest for United States, under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2621, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1740.

What would each origin cost you? Price all 9 origins at your tonnage · Origin Comparison, €39 €19 until 30 Nov

CountryDirectIndirectTotal202620272028Route
India4.20—4.204.625.045.46—
Russian Federation2.01—2.012.212.412.61—
Other Countries and Territories1.32—1.321.461.591.72—
Argentina1.03—1.031.131.241.34—
Algeria0.81—0.810.890.971.05—
South Africa0.76—0.760.840.910.99—
Canada0.76—0.760.840.910.99—
Mexico0.58—0.580.640.700.75—
United States0.45—0.450.490.540.58—
Carbon intensity (tCO2e/t)lowmoderatehighvery high8 countries · 0.45–4.20

What each origin costs you

The table above shows emissions. The Origin Comparison turns them into euros: all 9 origins for CN 7203, priced at your tonnage for 2026, 2027 and 2028, cheapest first, in an Excel file you can re-price.

Per tonne, the 2026 certificate cost runs from €8.88 (United States) to €348.45 (India). At €82.32 per certificate.

€39 €19 until 30 Nov · one-off payment, instant download, link valid 12 months. Uses EU default values; your supplier's actual emissions would give a different figure. Not tax or legal advice.

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