Here are some of the other key benefits of working with us as your CBAM-authorised declarant:
Make CBAM compliance simple with Customs Support Group
Experienced, professional, and available throughout Europe, CSG provides everything you need to be compliant with CBAM. From deep industry knowledge to experience with all CBAM commodities, we are here to help you optimise your operation so that you can reduce risk, penalties, and labour spend. Be safe, accurate, and compliant with your customs procedures when you work with Customs Support Group and our industry-leading customs and trade solutions. With us on your team, you can trade with confidence in your compliance.
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Save time, money, and hassle throughout the entire CBAM process when you work with Customs Support Group. We help you to identify where you can be more efficient, ensure that best practices are followed, and support your compliance from start to finish.
CBAM Classification
Get binding information on what your commodity code is and how that affects your CBAM obligations.
Due Diligence
Safeguard your supply chain by working with your partners to accurately gather data, carry out risk assessments, and manage expectations.
CBAM Reports
Avoid penalties with accurate and timely submission of CBAM reports to your country’s authority.
Digital Accuracy
Reduce errors and your labour spend with automation, data mapping, and intelligent exception management.
Europe-Wide Coverage
Get an exceptional service in more than 14 countries throughout the EU, UK, NO, and CH.
Why CBAM is Important Now
The reporting period for CBAM-related products is from 1st October 2023 to 31st December 2025. From 1st January 2026, the full Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will be in effect.
Avoid the costly mistake of rectifying reports, processes, and cash projections by ensuring that everything is correct from the beginning. Although your first payment is not due until 31st May, you do not want to be unravelling years of import data and wasted work to fix errors.
Fast, accurate, and compliant, we leverage our digital systems to generate your import data in an easy-to-use format, so that we can get things right the first time and on time.
- You can use our customs services across Europe
- You can benefit from reduced checks as we are AEO-certified
- Your service is not impacted by freight or politics as we are a neutral customs provider
Experienced, professional, and available throughout Europe, CSG provides everything you need to be compliant with CBAM.
From deep industry knowledge to experience with all CBAM commodities, we are here to help you optimise your operation so that you can reduce risk, penalties, and labour spend.
Be safe, accurate, and compliant with your customs procedures when you work with Customs Support Group and our industry-leading customs and trade solutions. With us on your team, you can trade with confidence in your compliance.
You must comply with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism if you import:
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is part of the EU’s Green Deal and is working in parallel to other initiatives, so it is expected that this list will extend as targets are revised and milestones met.
Stay ahead of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by partnering with CSG today.
Note that this list is subject to change.
Fertilisers
Cement
Iron and Steel
Aluminium
Electricity
Hydrogen
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CBAM directly impacts:
- Importers of applicable goods into the EU
- Exporters of applicable goods to the EU from third countries
- Producers in affected sectors globally
Organisations purchasing CBAM-related products after import clearance into the EU will also see a commercial implication due to the increased work of their supplier(s), but they do not have an obligation to report on CBAM or buy CBAM credits.
Although the importer has the ultimate responsibility of CBAM, exporters and their producers must also be able to meet obligations for reporting. If they cannot, then it is possible that they will exclude themselves from the European market.
To ensure that your goods are eligible for import to the EU market, and that you have followed best practices for due diligence with suppliers, contact us for assistance.
Information on emissions must be collected from suppliers, who may use different frameworks to calculate them. Note that there was initially an option to calculate emissions based on the net weight and commodity code, but this was discontinued after the first quarterly report in 2024.
If your suppliers are unable to provide accurate emissions data for use with your CBAM reports, then this is a risk to your CBAM compliance and you cannot purchase from them until they take remedial action.
For help with performing due diligence and communicating what your CBAM requirements are to your suppliers, contact us for assistance.
Yes, there are certain circumstances in which you are not obligated to buy CBAM credits for eligible goods.
Your CBAM credit obligations can be adjusted for:
- Carbon offsetting which is already paid for in the exporting country
- Import from certain countries which have equivalent carbon pricing mechanisms
- Exemptions that are covered under specific trade agreements
However, CBAM exemptions must still be included in your CBAM reports and it is better to get binding advice than assume that your goods are exempt.
For help with understanding whether your goods could be eligible for exemption or for assistance with obtaining binding advice, contact us today.
For the initial reporting period, which ends on the 31st of December 2025, you do not need to use a CBAM-authorised declarant for your CBAM reports. However, this will be changed, with CBAM-authorised declarants becoming mandatory once the full mechanism is in effect.
Applications to become CBAM-authorised declarants are opening in early 2025, and CSG will be getting their authorisation well ahead of the 2026 start date.
CSG provides comprehensive help with CBAM compliance across Europe, including due diligence, clearances, CBAM reports, and leading customs and trade solutions. Our experts are here to help keep you safe, cost-efficient, and compliant.
Contact us to get started.
The main challenges that CBAM presents are:
- Complying with CBAM reporting requirements
- Managing higher costs for imported goods
- Adapting supply chains to meet CBAM standards
Additionally, there are additional financial considerations if you are importing CBAM products. Audits, reports, and CBAM compliance checks all require labour and there is a risk of penalties if you are found to be non-compliant.
Customs Support Group provides everything you need for CBAM compliance. Whether you need a physical presence across Europe, leading CustomsTech, or in-depth experience and expertise – CSG is here for you.
Contact us to get started.
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