24/10/2026
EU CBAM IS ALREADY LIVE.
CBAM covers specified goods, including listed iron/steel, aluminium and cement products. The importer’s legal obligations can influence supplier negotiations.
For Indian exporters, the commercial consequence depends on whether the exported product is within CBAM scope, the EU importer’s obligations, the relevant emissions methodology and the product supply chain. CBAM is not a universal prohibition on Indian exports.
What management should do: Ask your EU customer which CN codes and emissions data they need.
COMING NEXT → Next: is your product actually covered?
Source / verification
European Commission — CBAM definitive regime and 2026 guidance — https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism/cbam-definitive-regime_en