Norway has advanced preparations for applying the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to covered imports, including aluminium, after CBAM was incorporated into the European Economic Area Agreement.
The Norwegian Environment Agency announced on September 25 that the incorporation decision had been made, with Norway preparing for full application from January 1, 2027.
The legal process is not yet fully complete. The decision still requires approval by the Icelandic parliament, while the Norwegian parliament approved the measure in June. The latest development therefore represents a further legal step towards implementation rather than confirmation that all EEA conditions have been fulfilled.
Importer authorisation and customs preparations
Norwegian authorities are preparing the customs identification and authorisation arrangements needed for the new system. Companies exceeding the applicable 50-tonne annual threshold will be required to obtain authorised status.
Norwegian registration systems are expected to open later in the autumn, allowing businesses to begin the administrative process ahead of the planned 2027 application date.
The implementation notice also states that applications submitted before March 31, 2027 would allow relevant imports to continue while the authorisation process is being handled.
For companies supplying the Norwegian market, preparation therefore extends beyond the formal launch date. Exporters and importers will need to identify the importing entity, establish whether the product falls within the covered categories and determine which party is responsible for obtaining the required emissions information.
The remaining implementation work combines completion of the EEA legal process with operational readiness among businesses using the Norwegian CBAM systems. The two processes remain separate requirements for the planned 2027 CBAM application.
