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DEHSt — Germany's CBAM authority

DEHSt (German Emissions Trading Authority) is Germany's National Competent Authority for the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. CBAM declarant applications go through the EU's central registry; DEHSt reviews and approves applications from importers established in Germany.

Informational reference. This page links to DEHSt's official site and the EU CBAM Registry. Verify all NCA-specific procedures, contact details, fees, and processing timelines with DEHSt directly before applying — published guidance changes.

At a glance

Full name
German Emissions Trading Authority
Deutsche Emissionshandelsstelle
Country
Germany(Deutschland)
Parent ministry
Umweltbundesamt (Federal Environment Agency)
Official website
www.dehst.de
Official CBAM page
www.dehst.de/DE/Themen/CBAM/cbam_node.html

How to apply for authorised CBAM declarant status

EU CBAM declarant applications are submitted through the central EU CBAM Registry — the same portal for every member state. DEHSt reviews and approves applications from importers established in Germany.

Open the EU CBAM RegistryDEHSt CBAM page

Country-specific supporting documentation, language requirements, and processing timelines vary. Verify the current procedure with DEHSt directly via the official CBAM page above before preparing your application.

Run a CBAM cost calculation

A typical Germany-based importer brings 200t of hot-rolled flat steel (CN 72081000) from Turkey. Open the calculator to see the live cost — it auto-applies the EU default embedded emissions per Reg 2025/2621 and the latest weekly certificate price.

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Sector: Iron & steel. Annual surrender for 2026 imports falls due 31 May 2027.

What's specific to Germany

Germany's extra-EU CBAM-scope imports are dominated by iron & steel (72% of 603.1 kt total). Sector mix: iron & steel 72% · cement 10% · fertilisers 9% · aluminium 8%.

Top non-EU partners by sector

  • iron & steel: United States (6%) · Turkey (6%) · United Kingdom (6%)
Active sectoral trade associations: Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl (iron & steel, via EUROFER); VDZ (cement, via CEMBUREAU); IVA (fertilisers, via Fertilizers Europe).

Sources: Eurostat Comext (Dec 2024 extra-EU import flows); EUROFER, CEMBUREAU and Fertilizers Europe published member lists. Single-month snapshot — pattern may shift in multi-month aggregates.

Key CBAM dates

  • 31 March 2026

    Authorised CBAM declarant application deadline

  • 1 February 2027

    CBAM Registry opens for certificate purchases (covering 2026 imports)

  • 31 May 2027

    First annual CBAM declaration deadline (for 2026 imports)

  • 2027 onwards

    Certificate price publication moves from quarterly to weekly

  • 2034

    Free-allocation deduction phases out (CBAM_factor → 0)

DEHSt CBAM — common questions

Where do I submit my CBAM declarant application as a Germany-based importer?+
All EU CBAM declarant applications are submitted through the central EU CBAM Registry at https://cbam.ec.europa.eu/authorised-declarant/, regardless of which member state your business is established in. DEHSt reviews and approves applications from importers established in Germany — the submission portal itself is shared across the EU.
How do I contact DEHSt about CBAM?+
DEHSt's official CBAM page (linked above) is the canonical channel for current contact details. Email addresses and phone numbers change as the agency restructures; we deliberately don't republish them here so you reach the live source. The European Commission also maintains the official member-state NCA list at taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en.
Does DEHSt charge a fee for CBAM declarant authorisation?+
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 does not impose an EU-wide fee for declarant authorisation. National fees, where they exist, are published on each NCA's own site — most member states publish no fee for the authorisation step itself. Verify on DEHSt's official CBAM page (linked above) before assuming.
In which language must I submit my CBAM application via DEHSt?+
The central EU CBAM Registry accepts submissions in English. Some member states require supporting documents (verifier reports, EORI evidence, etc.) translated into Deutschland; DEHSt publishes the language requirements for Germany on its CBAM page. Verify before assembling your application package.
Do I need an indirect customs representative for German CBAM imports via DEHSt?+
Per DEHSt's published FAQ (item CBAM 009), importers established outside the EU must appoint an indirect customs representative who acts as the CBAM declarant. Importers established in Germany declare directly via the EU CBAM Registry; DEHSt reviews the authorisation.
Can I authorise a service provider to manage my DEHSt CBAM obligations?+
Per DEHSt's published FAQ (item CBAM 013), the EU CBAM Portal currently lacks a built-in delegation feature. A service provider can act on your behalf only by accessing the portal under your credentials — an arrangement you must control internally.
Does DEHSt run CBAM events or webinars?+
DEHSt's CBAM information page (linked above) is the canonical source for any sectoral webinars, training sessions, or roundtables it hosts for declarants and importers. Schedules vary by quarter; check the page directly for the current calendar.

For Germany-specific application steps, fees, and contact details, refer to DEHSt's official site (linked above).

Resources

From customs-invoice.com

External

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