Iron & steel CBAM: scope, CN codes and assessment workflow.
Selected iron and steel goods, including Chapter 72 subject to Annex I exclusions and specified Chapter 73 products. Key products include steel materials, semi-finished goods and downstream steel articles.
Iron and steel scope can combine broad material classifications with selected downstream products, so the exact CN code is important.
Iron & steel CN code references
Iron and steel (with Annex I exceptions)
Sheet piling and welded angles, shapes and sections of iron or steel
Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel
Agglomerated iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites
Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron
Seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of iron or steel
Other iron or steel tubes and pipes, circular cross-section, external diameter over 406.4 mm
Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of iron or steel
Tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel
Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel
Iron or steel reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers over 300 litres
Iron or steel tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers up to 300 litres
Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel
Screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers and similar articles, of iron or steel
Other articles of iron or steel
Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks and similar articles of iron or steel
Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel
Radiators for central heating and non-electric air heaters, and parts, of iron or steel
Iron & steel by origin country
CBAM FAQ
How do I check whether a iron & steel product is covered by CBAM?
Start with the exact CN classification used for the imported goods and compare it with the applicable CBAM scope. Broad product names alone are not enough for a final classification.
Can I estimate CBAM exposure for iron & steel?
After classification and the applicable embedded-emissions input are established, use the calculator for a planning estimate.
Why does the exact CN code matter?
CBAM product scope is classification-based. A broad heading can contain more specific records or exclusions.
Regulation (EU) 2023/956, Annex I. Verify current legislation and customs classification before a compliance decision.