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Draft EU rules allow international credits to cover CBAM fees

Published 16:19 on May 13, 2026 / Last updated at 17:10 on May 13, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe, Middle East), International (CBAM & Tariffs, Paris Article 6/PACM)

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The European Commission has proposed recognising international credits as a carbon price paid outside the EU, making it possible for importers to deduct the costs from their Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fees, according to draft rules published on Wednesday.
The European Commission has proposed recognising international credits as a carbon price paid outside the EU, making it possible for importers to deduct the costs from their Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) fees, according to draft rules published on Wednesday.


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