UK CBAM default values for CN 7214: Other bars and rods of iron/non-alloy steel, hot-rolled or forged
The official UK default values (embodied emissions, tCO₂e per tonne of product) for every CN code under heading 7214, 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 72141000: worked example
1,000 tonnes of CN 72141000, 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) | 3.682 | 3,682 | £35,679 |
| Same emissions without the mark-up (verified data) | 3.3473 | 3,347 | £32,435 |
UK default values by CN code
| CN code | Description | UK default value (tCO₂e/t) |
|---|---|---|
| 72141000 | Bars and rods, of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged (excluding in irregularly wound coils) | 3.682 |
| 72142000 | Bars and rods, of iron or non-alloy steel, with indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process | 3.040 |
| 72143000 | Bars and rods, of non-alloy free-cutting steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded (excluding containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling) | 2.518 |
| 72149110 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular “other than square” cross-section (excluding those with indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, bars and rods twisted after rolling, and free-cutting steel) | 2.545 |
| 72149190 | Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, only hot-drawn or only hot-extruded, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular “other than square” cross-section (excluding those with indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, bars and rods twisted after rolling, and free-cutting steel) | 2.541 |
| 72149910 | Bars and rods of the type used for concrete reinforcement, smooth, of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, only hot-drawn or only hot-extruded, containing less than 0.25% of carbon, of square cross-section or of a cross-section other than rectangular | 2.562 |
| 72149931 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing less than 0.25% of carbon, of circular cross-section, of a maximum diameter of greater than or equal to 80mm (other than of free-cutting steel, smooth bars and rods, for reinforced concrete, or bars and rods containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, or wound after rolling) | 3.521 |
| 72149939 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing less than 0.25% of carbon, of circular cross-section of a maximum diameter of less than 80mm (other than of free-cutting steel, smooth bars and rods, for reinforced concrete, or bars and rods containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, or wound after rolling) | 2.581 |
| 72149950 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of square cross-section or of a cross-section other than square or circular (other than of free-cutting steel, smooth bars and rods, for reinforced concrete, or bars and rods containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, or wound after rolling) | 2.538 |
| 72149971 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, only hot-drawn or only hot-extruded, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of circular cross-section measuring greater than or equal to 80mm in diameter (excluding bars and rods with indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, twisted after rolling, and of free-cutting steel) | 3.546 |
| 72149979 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, only hot-drawn or only hot-extruded, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of circular cross-section measuring less than 80mm in diameter (excluding bars and rods with indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, twisted after rolling, and of free-cutting steel) | 3.422 |
| 72149995 | Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, only hot-rolled, only hot-drawn or only hot-extruded, containing by weight greater than or equal to 0.25% carbon, of square or of other than rectangular or circular cross-section (excluding indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process, twisted after rolling, and of free-cutting steel) | 3.867 |
Questions about CN 7214
What is the UK CBAM default value for CN 72141000?
3.682 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 72141000?
On the UK default value, 1,000 t of CN 72141000 embodies 3,682 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 £35,679. Verified actual data without the mark-up would be about £32,435.
Which emissions count under UK CBAM for CN 7214?
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.