CBAM for cement from China
Research EU CBAM for cement imported from China. Start with the exact CN code, then verify the emissions input used for the calculation.
For China-origin supply chains, keep supplier emissions evidence traceable to the production installation and goods covered by each shipment.
Confirm whether the imported product is clinker, Portland cement or another listed cement classification before selecting emissions inputs.
Search the current CBAM scope dataset.
2. Check emissions data →Use source-linked definitive-period values where permitted.
3. Estimate cost →Combine emissions with the applicable certificate price.
Cement code references
Other kaolinic clays
Cement clinkers
White Portland cement
Other Portland cement
Aluminous cement
Other hydraulic cements
Country × CN code pages
Other kaolinic clays
Cement clinkers
White Portland cement
Other Portland cement
Aluminous cement
Other hydraulic cements
CBAM FAQ
How do I check cement from China for CBAM?
Start with the exact EU CN classification, then confirm whether that code falls within the current CBAM scope before selecting emissions inputs.
Does origin in China change whether the product is covered?
Country of origin alone does not determine product scope. Classification comes first, followed by the applicable emissions and transaction rules.
Can I use a default emissions value?
Use a default value only where the current definitive-period rules allow it and match the correct legal annex, product, origin and production-route conditions.
The European Commission published corrected definitive-period default values in August 2026 following Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1740. Numeric country/product values on CBAMSearch will be exposed only after validation against the corrected dataset.
Commission default-values source →