欧盟CBAM 2026年实施 全球贸易或迎历史转折

Group 1 - The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its mandatory phase on January 1, 2026, marking the world's first cross-border carbon tax system [1] - CBAM aims to price the "embedded carbon" in imported goods, ensuring that non-EU producers bear the same carbon costs as EU companies [1] - Importers of six high-energy-consuming product categories, including steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen, must report carbon emissions quarterly and purchase CBAM certificates based on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) auction prices [1] Group 2 - During the transition period, which began in October 2023, importers are not required to purchase CBAM certificates but must fulfill basic carbon emission reporting obligations [2] - As the implementation date approaches, companies, especially in the steel and aluminum sectors, are preparing for the new requirements, which include providing comprehensive carbon emission data [2] - The EU plans to extend CBAM coverage to downstream products, including 180 new categories such as machinery and household appliances, further broadening its impact [3] Group 3 - The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment is actively monitoring the developments of the EU CBAM and will guide companies in adapting to the new regulations [4] - China is expanding its national carbon emissions trading market, with plans to include the steel industry in 2025, which will help align with international carbon pricing mechanisms [4] - Although the actual procurement and submission of CBAM certificates will be delayed until February 2027, companies must still account for these costs in their 2026 business decisions [5]