This checklist helps non-EU suppliers and exporters understand which data points are relevant for calculating CBAM emissions for the aggregated goods category "Iron or Steel Products".
🔍 Step 1: Identify Your Product and CN Code
What to do: Find out if your product falls under the aggregated goods category of iron or steel products.
Why it matters: CBAM compliance requires specific data based on your product type, and the CN code helps you determine what data to collect.
How to proceed:
Refer to the EU's official CBAM guidance or CN code database.
Look up your product type and confirm its classification under the “Iron or Steel Products” AGC.
CN codes typically start with 72 or 73 for iron or steel products (e.g., 7308 90 98 for steel structures).
Write down the correct CN code. This will guide your emissions data requirements.
🛠️ Step 2: Identify Precursors
What to do: Determine which raw materials or intermediate products go into manufacturing your iron or steel product.
Why it matters: Understanding your inputs is essential for accurate calculation of embedded emissions.
How to proceed:
List all precursor materials, such as crude steel, pig iron, DRI or ferro-alloys.
Contact your suppliers to obtain emissions data for each precursor. If supplier data isn’t available, use EU-approved default values (based on CN codes).
Record the quantities and types of each material used in your product.
⚡ Step 3: Track Energy and Fuel Consumption
What to do: Measure the energy and fuel used during the manufacturing process.
Why it matters: These inputs directly affect your product’s total emissions and are required for CBAM reporting.
How to proceed:
Document electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh), specifying the electricity source:
Grid default
Direct connection to a generator
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Record all fuel types used (e.g., coke, natural gas, diesel) and their consumption levels.
Maintain this data for the entire reporting period.
📦 Step 4: Record Product Output Quantities
What to do: Log the total amount of iron or steel product you manufacture.
Why it matters: Emissions must be calculated per tonne of product, so accurate output data is vital.
How to proceed:
Record the total tonnage of finished iron or steel products during the reporting period.
Note any further processing (e.g., rolling, coating) that could impact emissions.
If relevant, document the presence of alloying materials and their respective proportions.
📝 Checklist Summary for Action
Identify Product and CN Code – Confirm your product’s CN code to determine required data.
Identify and Track Precursors – List and document all raw materials and their emissions data.
Track Energy and Fuel Use – Monitor and record energy and fuel inputs across the production process.
Monitor Outputs – Keep accurate records of all product output quantities, including alloy