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Can I avoid CBAM by using default values?

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No — defaults are the fallback when you don't report verified data, and they are set conservatively per country. Reporting your real (usually lower) embedded emissions is normally the cheapest compliance route.

From our guide: CBAM Explained 2026 — full context, charts and sources there.

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