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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Also called CBAM

The EU charge on the carbon in imported cement, iron and steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen. Its definitive period began on 1 January 2026 and certificate sales start in February 2027. Importers of under 50 tonnes a year are exempt, except for electricity and hydrogen.

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