The UK government has published a list of foreign carbon pricing schemes that are currently eligible for carbon price reductions under the British Carbon Boundary Regulation Mechanism (CBAM), ahead of the introduction of this mechanism.
The list is based on information available as follows, dated June 19, 2026, and is intended to help importers determine whether already embedded CBAM product emissions are subject to foreign carbon prices that may be eligible for assistance. This measure aims to prevent double taxation while ensuring that imported carbon-intensive goods have a carbon price comparable to that paid by British producers.
Among the 16 recognized schemes are EU ETS, China and Индия
The government currently recognizes 16 eligible carbon pricing schemes, including the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), China's national Quota trading System, India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), South Korea's K-ETS, Japan's GX-ETS, and the Australian Safeguard Mechanism. The list also includes carbon pricing systems in Canada, Chile, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, New Zealand, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland and Taiwan.
The UK Government stressed that this list is not exhaustive, noting that some regional carbon pricing systems may already meet the qualification criteria and the schemes currently being developed may become acceptable once completed and implemented. Thus, this list will continue to be reviewed and updated as additional schemes are evaluated.
The relief will depend on the effective price of emissions углерода
The amount of aid provided will depend on the effective carbon price actually paid for the built-in emissions associated with imported goods. The emissions covered by the free benefits will not be subject to the benefits because the effective carbon price has not been paid for them, while discounts and refunds will reduce the amount that can be claimed. Accordingly, benefits may not be available in cases where all emissions are covered by free permits or where a foreign scheme provides full discounts or other benefits.
The government also stated that if any changes made after June 19, 2026, lead to the cancellation of one of the listed schemes. It no longer fully meets the qualification criteria, which means that the scheme will no longer be subject to carbon pricing benefits. Importers who meet the requirements of the UK CBAM will still be responsible for determining whether they are eligible for benefits, calculating the applicable amount and complying with the relevant accounting requirements.
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