Start with your import data

Create a working list of products, suppliers, origin countries, quantities and CN classifications. This gives the compliance team a consistent base for scope screening and supplier follow-up.

Product

Commercial description and the classification used for EU customs purposes.

Origin

Country of origin and supplier or installation information.

Quantity

The imported quantity in the unit required by the assessment workflow.

Emissions

Supplier emissions data or the applicable alternative input where permitted.

A practical importer workflow

  1. Screen product scopeUse the code checker to identify products that require a closer CBAM review.
  2. Confirm classificationResolve uncertain CN classifications before relying on downstream calculations.
  3. Request supplier dataAsk suppliers for the production and emissions information relevant to the goods.
  4. Model exposureUse the calculator to organise the current cost assumptions.
  5. Record gapsGenerate an assessment report and keep unresolved inputs visible for follow-up.
Good practice

Keep the source and date of classification, emissions and price inputs. A calculation is easier to review when its assumptions can be traced.