CBAM data for aluminium die casters and article makers
Die casters and makers of aluminium parts melt most of their own metal, so both your furnaces and your metal sources matter.
Quick answer
Many aluminium die castings and parts fall under CN 7616 and are CBAM goods, though parts classified elsewhere may not be. Count fuel in melting, holding and heat-treatment furnaces plus the embedded emissions of the alloy ingot you buy. Scrap input currently counts as zero.
Is this product covered by CBAM?
Other articles of aluminium under CN heading 7616 are within CBAM's aluminium sector. Many die-cast and machined parts fall here, but parts built into machines or vehicles may be classified elsewhere. Confirm the code your buyer declares.
| CN code | Goods |
|---|---|
| 7616 | Other articles of aluminium |
| 7601 | Unwrought aluminium and alloys, the usual precursor |
Always confirm the exact code your buyer declares your goods under. Scope is set by CN code, not by how the product is described.
What counts toward your figure
Aluminium goods are on the CBAM list where only direct emissions count in the definitive period. Electricity used in your plant isn't part of the CBAM figure, even if the template asks you to report it.
Direct emissions at a typical foundry or die-casting plant come from:
- Gas, LPG or oil in melting and holding furnaces
- Heat-treatment furnaces
- Fuel used for ladle and die pre-heating
Your precursors: usually the biggest number
Alloy ingot you melt is your precursor, with its producer's embedded emissions or the default value. Under the current rules, scrap input is treated as having zero embedded emissions, which rewards high scrap use. The Commission has signalled a review of scrap treatment, so check before relying on it.
What your buyer will ask for
- Embedded emissions per tonne for each part or product group
- Alloy ingot suppliers and countries of origin
- Scrap share, separating internal returns from bought scrap
- Fuel use per furnace
Documents to gather
- Fuel invoices and meter readings per furnace
- Ingot and scrap purchase records
- Casting output and good-part yield
- Internal returns and remelt logs
Common mistakes
- Treating internal runners and returns as bought scrap
- Counting gross castings instead of shipped goods
- Assuming all parts are 7616 without checking
- Including electricity for machining
For the full method, see how to fill in the CBAM communication template and default values vs actual emissions.
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Send your requestFrequently asked questions
Are aluminium die castings covered by CBAM?
Many are, under CN 7616 (other articles of aluminium). Parts classified under other chapters, such as machine or vehicle parts, may not be. Check the code.
Does scrap count toward my emissions?
Under current rules, scrap input is treated as having zero embedded emissions. A review has been signalled.
What matters most in my calculation?
Your melting furnace fuel and the embedded emissions of the alloy ingot you buy.
Sources
- European Commission: CBAM definitive regime
- European Commission: CBAM communication and news (guidance, templates, default values)
- EUR-Lex: summary of the CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956
This guide explains the rules in plain language. It isn't legal advice; see our disclaimer. Always check the current official texts and your buyer's instructions.