UK CBAM default values for CN 7207: Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel (slabs, billets, blooms)
The official UK default values (embodied emissions, tCO₂e per tonne of product) for every CN code under heading 7207, exactly as HM Treasury's default-values force-of-law notice publishes them (2026-10-16). One value per code for every country of origin, in force from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028; per-country values follow from 2029. Importers use them when verified actual emissions are not available.
- Sector: Iron & steel. Only direct emissions are charged under UK CBAM.
- Mark-up: already included in the published values (10% for this sector) — nothing is added on top.
- The charge: embodied emissions × the UK CBAM rate for iron & steel in the quarter of import, minus any carbon price relief. No certificates; the rate already reflects UK ETS free allocation.
What UK CBAM costs on CN 72071111: worked example
1,000 tonnes of CN 72071111, imported in 2027-Q1, on the UK default value, at the ILLUSTRATIVE UK CBAM rate (published by HM Treasury on 2026-10-16; the 2027-Q1 rate is due before the quarter starts) of £9.69/tCO₂e for iron & steel.
| tCO₂e per tonne | Embodied tCO₂e | UK CBAM charge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK default value (mark-up included) | 3.469 | 3,469 | £33,615 |
| Same emissions without the mark-up (verified data) | 3.1536 | 3,154 | £30,559 |
UK default values by CN code
| CN code | Description | UK default value (tCO₂e/t) |
|---|---|---|
| 72071111 | Semi-finished products, of non-alloy free-cutting steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness, rolled or obtained by continuous casting | 3.469 |
| 72071114 | Semi-finished products, of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness of less than or equal to 130mm, rolled or obtained by continuous casting (excluding free-cutting steel) | 2.856 |
| 72071116 | Semi-finished products, of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness of greater than 130mm, rolled or obtained by continuous casting (excluding free-cutting steel) | 3.590 |
| 72071190 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness, forged | 2.803 |
| 72071210 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular “other than square” cross-section, the width measuring greater than or equal to twice the thickness, rolled or obtained by continuous casting | 3.571 |
| 72071290 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of rectangular “other than square” cross-section, the width greater than or equal to twice the thickness, forged | 4.748 |
| 72071912 | Semi-finished products, of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of circular or polygonal cross-section, rolled or obtained by continuous casting | 3.595 |
| 72071919 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon, of circular or polygonal cross-section, forged | 3.792 |
| 72071980 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% carbon (excluding semi-products, of square, rectangular, circular or polygonal cross-section) | 3.600 |
| 72072011 | Semi-finished products, of non-alloy free-cutting steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness, rolled or obtained by continuous casting | 2.486 |
| 72072015 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% but less than 0.6% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness, rolled or obtained by continuous casting (excluding free-cutting steel) | 4.504 |
| 72072017 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.6% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness, rolled or obtained by continuous casting (excluding free-cutting steel) | 4.435 |
| 72072019 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of square or rectangular cross-section, the width less than twice the thickness, forged | 3.645 |
| 72072032 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular “other than square” cross-section, the width measuring greater than or equal to twice the thickness, rolled or obtained by continuous casting | 3.994 |
| 72072039 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of rectangular “other than square” cross-section and the width greater than or equal to twice the thickness, forged | 4.752 |
| 72072052 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of circular or polygonal cross-section, rolled or obtained by continuous casting | 3.489 |
| 72072059 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.6% carbon, of circular or polygonal cross-section, forged | 3.763 |
| 72072080 | Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon (excluding those of square, rectangular, circular or polygonal cross-section) | 3.521 |
Questions about CN 7207
What is the UK CBAM default value for CN 72071111?
3.469 tCO2e per tonne of product for every country of origin, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028 (HM Treasury's default-values force-of-law notice). The 10% mark-up is already included.
What does UK CBAM cost on 1,000 t of CN 72071111?
On the UK default value, 1,000 t of CN 72071111 embodies 3,469 tCO2e; at the ILLUSTRATIVE UK CBAM rate (published by HM Treasury on 2026-10-16; the 2027-Q1 rate is due before the quarter starts) of £9.69 per tCO2e the charge is about £33,615. Verified actual data without the mark-up would be about £30,559.
Which emissions count under UK CBAM for CN 7207?
Direct emissions embodied in the goods, including those of CBAM precursors. Indirect emissions from electricity are not charged under UK CBAM.
Can I use actual emissions instead of the UK default value?
Yes: verified actual emissions from the producing installation replace the default (and its mark-up). The verifier must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 by a member of the Global ACI.