Get ready for UK CBAM on 1 January 2027
UK CBAM starts on 1 January 2027: is your commodity code about to make you a CBAM importer?
UK CBAM puts a carbon price on imported iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen from 1 January 2027. HMRC sets the scope by commodity code, so cans, foil, fixings and metal articles can be caught alongside raw materials. Here is what is covered, how the £50,000 threshold works and what to do before day one.
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UK CBAM goods list: every commodity code in scope from 1 January 2027
HMRC decides UK CBAM scope by commodity code. Here is the full list for all five sectors, the exceptions, and the products that catch importers out.
What's the difference between an HS code and a UK tariff code?
An HS code is the six-digit international code. A UK commodity code adds four more digits for imports. Here's how they fit together, with a real code broken down digit by digit.
UK CBAM starts on 1 January 2027: is your commodity code about to make you a CBAM importer?
From 1 January 2027, imported steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen carry a UK carbon charge. Your commodity code decides whether you are caught.
How to get accurate HS codes for clothing
Clothing is one of the most misclassified categories at customs. Here is how to get garment and footwear codes right, and keep them right.
EU forced labour ban: why knowing where and how your products are made is crucial
From 14 December 2027, products made with forced labour cannot be sold in or exported from the EU. Here's why supplier data is the part that takes time.
HS Codes: The Strategic Advantage Not Enough Businesses Consider
HS codes aren't just tick-box compliance. When assigned strategically, they unlock cost savings, ensure compliance, and prevent costly fines. Here's how businesses use them to gain competitive advantage.
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