Free CBAM Liability Estimator
CBAM Calculator
Estimate your annual CBAM liability using EU default emission factors. This is a preliminary estimate — actual liability depends on verified embedded carbon data and your SA carbon tax payment record.
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EU default emission factor: 2.18 tCO₂/tonne
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual CBAM liability depends on verified emission data, SA carbon tax payment records, and EU ETS price at time of certificate purchase. Not legal or financial advice.
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EU Default Emission Factors (CBAM Phase 1)
| Sector | Product | Default EF (tCO₂/t) | CBAM Cost/t (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel & Iron | Hot-rolled coil, rebar, sections | 2.18 | 143 |
| Aluminium | Primary aluminium ingot, billet | 12.4 | 811 |
| Cement & Clinker | Portland cement, clinker | 0.87 | 57 |
| Fertilisers | Ammonia, urea, ammonium nitrate | 2.85 | 186 |
| Hydrogen | Grey/blue hydrogen | 10.9 | 713 |
| Manganese (Phase 2) | Ferromanganese, silicomanganese | 1.5 | 98 |
| Ferrochrome (Phase 2) | High-carbon ferrochrome | 3.2 | 209 |
Source: EU Regulation 2023/956 and EU Commission Implementing Regulation 2023/1773. ETS price as of April 2026.