- The UK’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) will impose a carbon price on certain imported goods starting 1 January 2027.
- CBAM aims to ensure imported carbon-intensive products face a similar carbon price as UK-made goods, supporting genuine global emissions reduction.
- HMRC has released a consultation on draft CBAM regulations, covering administration, calculation of rates, and carbon price relief; feedback is open until 24 March 2026.
- A policy summary outlining CBAM’s operation and framework has also been published and will be updated as needed.
Source: taxathand.com
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