Thread by @SamuelMarcLowe

We finally have a (non-leaked, actually real) copy of the EU's CBAM proposal to read:

https://twitter.com/Dr_Marhold/status/1415286415894663171

One of the big differences from the leaked draft(s) seems to be that during the transition phase importers would now not have to pay a CBAM levy, but instead just meet a list of reporting requirements:

I say “just” … but you know what I mean.

As per the leaked drafts, UK imports not [currently] exempt from the CBAM.

One of the big differences from leak one [but not leak two] is that this won't be administered by one centralised CBAM authority, but rather by "competent authorities" in each member-state.

Which is how these sort of things normally work within the EU, tbf.

Another difference from leak one [but not leak two] is that a competent authority will repurchase no more than "one third of the total" excess CBAM certificates at the end of each year. [First draft limited this to 10% of total purchased].

Anyway, enough from me - I'm off to retrain as an "accredited verifier" and make my millions.

Wait, scrap that. Involves hard maths.

OH I'VE FOUND A BIG CHANGE

The leak from earlier this week [left] said that the CBAM regulation falls within the scope of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The official proposal [right] ... does not mention the Northern Ireland protocol.

🤔

What is going on here? IT IS A MYSTERY.

I mean, I’m pretty sure it is in scope. But I guess not saying it is in scope now at least means we don’t have to discuss what it being in scope actually means on practice until later on when everyone suddenly realises it is in scope. Which is probably wise, tbf.