CBAMPlanner — Public Help
Use CBAMPlanner to get a quick first-pass view of an import case.
It helps you answer:
- Is this import likely in CBAM scope?
- Does the product category look like one of the initial CBAM categories?
- Are your imports clearly below, close to, or above the 50-tonne level?
- What should you do next?
- What evidence should you gather before review?
- When should you escalate the case?
This tool is for triage and next steps. It does not give a legal conclusion.
Who this is for
- an EU importer
- an indirect customs representative
- part of a trade, customs, finance, or compliance team
- a customs-facing SME that needs a quick first screen before deeper review
What you need before you start
- product category
- a shipment tonnage estimate or annual tonnage estimate
- whether the goods are part of a repeated import flow or a one-off case
- the importer or declarant context, if relevant for internal review
If you do not have exact figures, use your best working estimate for triage. If the result looks sensitive, confirm the data before acting on it.
CBAM categories this tool is built around
- cement
- iron and steel
- aluminium
- fertilisers
- electricity
- hydrogen
If your goods do not clearly fit one of these categories, treat the result as a prompt for review, not as confirmation that CBAM does or does not apply.
How to read the result
Likely CBAM relevance
Use this to understand whether the product flow appears likely to fall within the initial CBAM categories.
Threshold exposure view
Use this to see whether the import volume appears below the 50-tonne level, near the 50-tonne level, or above the 50-tonne level.
Likely next step
The tool points you toward a practical next action, such as monitor, gather evidence, send for internal review, or escalate for declarant/compliance review.
Evidence and checklist to gather
- product description
- product category used for the check
- shipment tonnage or annual tonnage estimate
- supplier name
- importer name
- whether imports are repeated, planned, or one-off
- commercial invoice
- product specifications or technical description
- customs classification support, if available internally
- purchase order or contract details relevant to the goods
- import history or planned import volumes
When to escalate
- the product category is unclear
- the goods may fit a covered category but the classification is disputed
- the tonnage is near the 50-tonne level
- the tonnage appears above the 50-tonne level
- imports are repeated or growing quickly
- the importer/declarant structure is not straightforward
- the case could affect filings, declarations, or customer commitments
- management or the customer needs confirmation beyond a triage view
FAQ
What is CBAMPlanner?
CBAMPlanner is a public browser-based triage tool. It gives you a quick first-pass view of likely CBAM relevance, threshold exposure, likely next steps, and what evidence to gather.
Do I need exact numbers?
No. You can start with a working estimate for triage. If the result is sensitive, confirm the figures before acting on it.
When should I escalate the case?
Escalate when the category is unclear, the tonnage is near or above the threshold, the importer structure is complex, or the case needs specialist confirmation.
Can I rely on the tool for a final determination?
No. Use it to organise the case, prepare the facts, and decide whether you need customs, compliance, or legal review.
CBAMPlanner is a practical public triage tool for first-pass operational review. It is not legal, customs, or regulatory advice.