UK aims to trial CBAM rates in late 2026, ahead of take-off in January

Published 16:32 on February 10, 2026 / Last updated at 16:32 on February 10, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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The UK Treasury plans to trial its new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) rate in the last quarter of this year, before official take-off in January, according to its newly proposed legislative framework for the border free.
The UK Treasury plans to trial its new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) rate in the last quarter of this year, before official take-off in January, according to its newly proposed legislative framework for the border free.


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