- 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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