Question 1

Which sectors does CBAM cover?

Accepted Answer

Six sectors: iron & steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen, and electricity (EU Reg 2023/956 Annex I).

Question 2

My CN code isn't in the search results — does that mean it's not covered?

Accepted Answer

This checker searches CarbonAtlas's live, regularly-updated CN code database. If your code genuinely isn't listed, it's very likely outside current CBAM scope — but always confirm with the official EU Annex I list for a definitive answer.

Question 3

Is coverage the same as having a liability?

Accepted Answer

No — being in scope means CBAM rules apply, but you may still be exempt if your total annual imports across all four aggregated sectors (steel, aluminium, fertilisers, cement combined — not just this CN code alone) stay below the 50-tonne de minimis threshold. See the Threshold Calculator for that check.

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