Position Paper: Ensuring the Inclusion of Power Cables in CBAM

Selcable welcomes the European Commission's proposal to include power cables containing steel and/or aluminum in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Selcable's view is in line with the analysis and recommendations of the European industry association Europacable on the issue. We would like to see Sweden work in favor, and call on the European Parliament and the EU Member States to:

Confirm the list of CN codes covering power cables containing aluminium and steel as proposed by the Commission;
Introduce an earlier application date to reduce further carbon leakage and loss of EU competitiveness; and
Develop solutions to ensure the competitiveness of power cables exported from Europe to third countries.

Published April 2026.