CBAM default values for CN 7224 from Mexico
Steel, alloy, other than stainless, in ingots or other primary forms (excl. waste and scrap in ingot form, and products... (iron and steel)
10 CN codes under this heading have their own EU default value for Mexico, with 2 different values. Codes with the same value share one cost table below.
EU default value
3.52 – 3.65
t CO2e per tonne, before mark-up
Used in 2026 (incl. 10% mark-up)
3.872 – 4.015
t CO2e per tonne
Buyer's cost per tonne, 2026 to 2034
€174 to €391
at €82.32/t CO2
Every CN code under 7224
| CN code | Product | Default | 2026 incl. mark-up | Cost per tonne in 2026 at €82.32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7224 10Steel, alloy, other than stainless, in ingots or other primary forms (excl. waste and scrap in ingot form, and products...Compare countries | Steel, alloy, other than stainless, in ingots or other primary forms (excl. waste and scrap in ingot form, and products... | 3.52 | 3.872 | €174 |
| 7224 90 02Semi-finished products of tool steelCompare countries | Semi-finished products of tool steel | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 03Semi-finished products of high-speed steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled or obtained by continuous...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of high-speed steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled or obtained by continuous... | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 05Semi-finished products of steel containing by weight <= 0,7% of carbon, 0,5% to 1,2% of manganese, 0,6% to 2,3% of silic...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of steel containing by weight <= 0,7% of carbon, 0,5% to 1,2% of manganese, 0,6% to 2,3% of silic... | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 07Semi-finished products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled or...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled or... | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 14Semi-finished products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled or...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, hot-rolled or... | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 18Semi-finished products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, forged (excl....Compare countries | Semi-finished products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, of square or rectangular cross-section, forged (excl.... | 3.52 | 3.872 | €174 |
| 7224 90 31Semi-finished products of steel containing by weight 0,9% to 1,15% carbon, 0,5% to 2% of chromium and, if present, <= 0,...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of steel containing by weight 0,9% to 1,15% carbon, 0,5% to 2% of chromium and, if present, <= 0,... | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 38Semi-finished products of alloy steel, other than stainless steel, cut into shapes other than square or rectangular, hot...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of alloy steel, other than stainless steel, cut into shapes other than square or rectangular, hot... | 3.65 | 4.015 | €204 |
| 7224 90 90Semi-finished products of alloy steel, other than stainless steel, forged (excl. of tool steel and products of square or...Compare countries | Semi-finished products of alloy steel, other than stainless steel, forged (excl. of tool steel and products of square or... | 3.52 | 3.872 | €174 |
What it means for your EU buyer
When an EU importer brings in this product from Mexico without verified emissions data from the producer, it must use the EU default value above, plus a mark-up of 10% in 2026, 20% in 2027 and 30% from 2028. The free allocation deducted from the importer's obligation shrinks every year and ends in 2034, so the cost per tonne rises each year even though the default stays the same.
Default value 3.52 t CO2e/t: CN 7224 10, 7224 90 18, 7224 90 90
| Import year | Default incl. mark-up | Free allocation deducted | Certificates per tonne | Cost per tonne at €82.32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.872 | −1.762 | 2.110 | €174 |
| 2027 | 4.224 | −1.717 | 2.507 | €206 |
| 2028 | 4.576 | −1.476 | 3.100 | €255 |
| 2029 | 4.576 | −1.271 | 3.305 | €272 |
| 2030 | 4.576 | −0.845 | 3.731 | €307 |
| 2031 | 4.576 | −0.640 | 3.936 | €324 |
| 2032 | 4.576 | −0.435 | 4.141 | €341 |
| 2033 | 4.576 | −0.230 | 4.346 | €358 |
| 2034 | 4.576 | 0.000 | 4.576 | €377 |
Default value 3.65 t CO2e/t: CN 7224 90 02, 7224 90 03, 7224 90 05, 7224 90 07, 7224 90 14, 7224 90 31, 7224 90 38
| Import year | Default incl. mark-up | Free allocation deducted | Certificates per tonne | Cost per tonne at €82.32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.015 | −1.538 | 2.477 | €204 |
| 2027 | 4.380 | −1.498 | 2.882 | €237 |
| 2028 | 4.745 | −1.268 | 3.477 | €286 |
| 2029 | 4.745 | −1.092 | 3.653 | €301 |
| 2030 | 4.745 | −0.726 | 4.019 | €331 |
| 2031 | 4.745 | −0.550 | 4.195 | €345 |
| 2032 | 4.745 | −0.373 | 4.372 | €360 |
| 2033 | 4.745 | −0.197 | 4.548 | €374 |
| 2034 | 4.745 | 0.000 | 4.745 | €391 |
How to report a lower figure
For iron, steel and aluminium goods only direct emissions count: the fuels burned in your plant and the embedded emissions of the steel or aluminium you buy in. Electricity is not counted. Many producers, especially processors that buy in their steel or aluminium, come in well below the default. Your actual figure can replace the default once an EU-accredited verifier has checked it.
Other products from Mexico
- CN 2601 Agglomerated iron ores and concentrates (excl. roasted iron...
- CN 7201 Pig iron and spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary...
- CN 7202 Ferro-manganese, containing by weight > 2% of carbon
- CN 7203 Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore...
- CN 7205 Granules and powders of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or...
- CN 7206 Ingots, of iron and non-alloy steel (excl. remelted scrap...
- CN 7207 Semi-finished products, of non-alloy free-cutting steel...
- CN 7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width...
- CN 7209 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width...
- CN 7210 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width...
- CN 7211 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, simply...
- CN 7212 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width...
- CN 7213 Bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, in...
- CN 7214 Bars and rods, of iron or non-alloy steel, not further...
- CN 7215 Bars and rods, of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-formed or...
- CN 7216 Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel...
- CN 7217 Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, in coils, not plated or...
- CN 7218 Steel, stainless, in ingots and other primary forms (excl....
- CN 7219 Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of >=...
- CN 7220 Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of <...
- CN 7221 Bars and rods of stainless steel, hot-rolled, in...
- CN 7222 Bars and rods of stainless steel, only hot-rolled, only...
- CN 7223 Wire of stainless steel, in coils (excl. bars and rods)
- CN 7225 Flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel, of a...
- CN 7226 Flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel, of a...
- CN 7227 Bars and rods of alloy steel other than stainless...
- CN 7228 Bars and rods of high-speed steel, not further worked than...
- CN 7229 Wire of alloy steel other than stainless, in coils (excl....
- CN 7301 Sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled...
- CN 7302 Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or...
- CN 7303 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron
- CN 7304 Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines...
- CN 7305 Tubes and pipes, having circular cross-sections and an...
- CN 7306 Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, welded...
- CN 7307 Tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron
- CN 7308 Structures and parts of structures "e.g., bridges and...
- CN 7309 Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of iron or...
- CN 7310 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of...
- CN 7311 Containers of iron or steel, for compressed or liquefied...
- CN 7318 Coach screws of iron or steel
- CN 7326 Grinding balls and similar articles for mills, of iron or...
Default values: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2621 Annex I/IV as corrected by (EU) 2026/1740 (Commission file v2, 6 Aug 2026). Benchmarks: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2620, Annex section 5, Column B, every production route (Commission file v1, 6 Feb 2025). Cross-sectoral correction factor taken as 1; carbon prices paid outside the EU are not deducted. Indicative only, not legal or customs advice. See the disclaimer.