EU CBAM scope extension — bulk organic chemicals (proposed)
Action detail
Proposed extension of CBAM to selected bulk organic chemicals. Watch item — affects all high-carbon origins; Indian units on green power can convert this into an advantage.
Reference
EU-CBAM-CHEM-2026
Imposing market
European Union
Target origin
All origins
Sector
Chemicals
Additional duty
+9.0 pts
Effective date
2027-01-01
Source
EU CBAM scope consultation
Substitution response
No India advantage yet from this action — it is on watch. Tariff Radar re-scores India's position each time the action's status or scope changes.
Effective-rate board · HS 290531 — Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)
European Union market · India ranks #7 of 8 · gap to best competitor +4.8 pts
| # | Origin | Base rate | Action duty | Effective rate | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | Duty-free |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | Duty-free |
| 3 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 0.7% | — | 0.7% | MFN |
| 4 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 0.7% | — | 0.7% | MFN |
| 5 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 1.4% | — | 1.4% | MFN |
| 6 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 3.3% | — | 3.3% | MFN |
| 7 | 🇮🇳 India India | 4.8% | — | 4.8% | MFN |
| 8 | 🇨🇳 China | 4.8% | — | 4.8% | MFN |
Effective-rate board · HS 320417 — Synthetic organic pigments & preparations
European Union market · India ranks #7 of 8 · gap to best competitor +5.2 pts
| # | Origin | Base rate | Action duty | Effective rate | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 0.4% | — | 0.4% | MFN |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 0.9% | — | 0.9% | MFN |
| 3 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 1.4% | — | 1.4% | MFN |
| 4 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 1.4% | — | 1.4% | MFN |
| 5 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 2.2% | — | 2.2% | MFN |
| 6 | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 4.0% | — | 4.0% | MFN |
| 7 | 🇮🇳 India India | 5.6% | — | 5.6% | MFN |
| 8 | 🇨🇳 China | 5.6% | — | 5.6% | MFN |