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Prepare for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Find out what to do if you import specific goods from the aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, and iron and steel sectors into the UK from 1 January 2027.

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HM Revenue & Customs
Published:
10 February 2026
Last updated:
9 September 2026
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  1. Information about the 'Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (Emissions and Verification) Regulations 2026' has been added to the 'Legislation, policy and consultations' collection.

  2. Information about the 'Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Interest (Appointed Day) Order 2026' has been added to the 'Legislation, policy and consultations' collection.

  3. Information about where to send Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enquiries has been added to the page.

  4. Information has been added to allow you to 'Check if you'll need to register', along with information about 'Keeping records and monitoring emissions' and 'Rates, default emissions values and reliefs'.

  5. Updated to include 'Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — communications resources'

  6. First published.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into effect on 1 January 2027.  

It will tax embodied emissions in specific carbon intensive goods imported into the UK.

If you import CBAM goods into the UK from the aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, iron and steel sectors:

  • you’ll have to keep records
  • you may need to register

Check if you'll need to register

If you’re liable for CBAM, you will need to register.

Registration for CBAM will open on 1 January 2028.

Keeping records and monitoring emissions

If you do not need to register, you’ll still need to keep records to prove you’re not liable for the tax.

You should also consider monitoring, reporting and verifying your embodied emissions.

Rates, default values and reliefs

Find out about CBAM rates and default values for aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and iron and steel.

If your goods meet certain conditions, you may be able to claim Carbon Price Relief.

Legislation, policy and consultations

On the UK Parliament website, you can find the:

Communications resources

Get updates and ask further questions

Send HMRC detailed policy and technical questions, or ask general questions about your goods.

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