Help with EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on offer with British Marine

British Marine says it’s witnessing a surge in enquiries seeking guidance on meeting new border requirements and how UK businesses can provide the relevant data to their EU based customers as the implementation of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) gathers pace.

The trade association says it has developed comprehensive guidance, available on its decarbonisation hub (also known as its website). That features information needed to identify relevant EU guidelines and requirements during the transitional phase for CBAM goods.

CBAM is set to reshape international trade by requiring exporters to report greenhouse gas emissions for certain products entering the EU. The initial list of sectors includes those in which marine components may fall, such as aluminium and steel products and precursors falling within the following HS and CN codes:

• 7305 – Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, the external diameter of which exceeds 406.4 mm of iron or steel
• 7318 – Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel
• 7326 – Other articles of iron or steel
• 7608 – Aluminium tubes and pipes
• 7616 – Other articles of aluminium

The transition period commenced in 2023, with EU customers required to report these emissions nationally on a quarterly basis to the commission until 31 December 2025, after which the new regime will become mandatory. British Marine says its website provides the information needed to comply, which includes understanding the calculation and reporting process for embedded emissions.

“As the EU CBAM ushers in significant changes for international trade, it is imperative that our members are both informed and prepared,” says Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine (pictured above). “With regular updates via our member communications and on our decarbonisation hub we can help demystify these regulations and support our members through this transition. This is a testament to our commitment to leading the marine industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.”