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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – October 2026 CBAM Rate and Default Emissions Values update

16 October 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by James Murray Labour (Co-op) Ealing North

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James Murray raised concerns about carbon border adjustment mechanism (cbam) – october 2026 cbam rate and default emissions values update in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The government is introducing a CBAM from 1 January 2027 to apply a carbon price to imported goods.
  • Illustrative CBAM rates and default emissions values have been published to assist with preparation.
  • Official CBAM rates for the first quarter of 2027 will be published before the end of 2026.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

James Murray Labour (Co-op) Ealing North

The government is introducing a CBAM from 1 January 2027 to ensure that highly traded, carbon-intensive goods imported into the UK face a carbon price comparable to domestic production. Following the Royal Assent of the Finance Act 2026, the government has laid The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Calculation of CBAM Rate and Determination of Carbon Price Relief) Regulations 2026 and The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Emissions and Verification) Regulations 2026. The government has published illustrative CBAM rates and default emissions values to help importers, businesses, and international partners understand and prepare for their future CBAM liabilities. The official rates for the first quarter of 2027 will be published before the end of the calendar year. Default emissions values will be used where actual emissions data is not available, and a markup of 10% will be applied in all sectors, except fertiliser.

Other contributors (1)
  • James Murray

    The government is introducing a CBAM from 1 January 2027 to ensure that highly traded, carbon-intensive goods imported into the UK face a carbon price comparable to domestic production. The government has published illustrative CBAM rates and default emissions values to help importers, businesses, and international partners understand and prepare for their future CBAM liabilities. The official rates for the first quarter of 2027 will be published before the end of the calendar year. Default emissions values will be used where actual emissions data is not available, and a markup of 10% will be applied in all sectors, except fertiliser.

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