UK Confirms Start Date for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in 2027 with Key Updates

• UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to start on 1 January 2027
• Carbon charges to be immediately imposed on imported goods
• Electricity is excluded from the UK’s CBAM
• Glass and ceramics are no longer included in the UK’s CBAM
• Higher registration threshold of £50,000
• Default emissions values to be used until 2030
• Criminal offence for fraudulent evasion of the UK CBAM
• HMRC to establish a CBAM industry group and engage international stakeholders
• Guidance to be published prior to implementation
• Consultation outcome document available for viewing

Source: rpclegal.com

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