This article walks you through the process of uploading your import data for CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) reporting in Prospeum. The system automates report creation and supplier communication based on the data you provide.
Prerequisites
- You need your import data in an Excel (.xlsx) or CSV file. It is recommended to use the template provided by the system to ensure compatibility.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Navigate to the CBAM Module
In the top navigation bar, click the **CBAM** menu and select **Customs Imports**. - Initiate the Data Import
Click the **Import data** button located in the top-right corner of the **Imported Goods** page. - Upload Your File
Drag and drop your prepared Excel or CSV file into the upload area, or click **Select File** to browse for the file on your computer. - Select the Correct Worksheet
If your Excel file contains multiple worksheets, select the one that holds the data you wish to import. Then, click **Continue**. - Confirm Column Mapping
The system will attempt to automatically match the columns from your file to the corresponding fields in Prospeum.- Review the automatic mappings. Green checkmarks indicate a successful match.
- If a column could not be matched automatically, or if you need to change a mapping, select the correct value from the dropdown menu. This is especially important for selection fields like **Shipper Country**.
- Once you have verified the mappings, click **Confirm**.
- Review and Complete the Import
You will now see a preview of the data to be imported.- Review the rows for any potential errors.
- Click **Complete Import**.
- In the pop-up window, confirm by clicking **Submit**.
- Check the Results
After a successful import, you will be redirected to the **Imported Goods** page, where your new data will be listed.- Navigate to the **CBAM Reporting** tab.
- Here, you will see the automatically generated CBAM reports. A separate report is created for each unique **Declarant Unit** found in your file. The suppliers for the relevant goods have already been contacted automatically.
Important Notes & Pro-Tips
- Declarant Unit: This field is crucial if you are reporting for multiple legal entities. Each unique identifier in this column will result in a separate CBAM report. Ensure the spelling is identical for a single entity to avoid creating unwanted extra reports. If you are reporting for only one entity, use the same identifier for all rows.
- Country of Origin: This field is optional but mandatory in specific cases. If a supplier is based in the EU but the goods originate from a non-EU country (e.g., China), the actual country of origin must be entered here. Otherwise, the system might incorrectly classify the goods as non-CBAM relevant.
- Automated Supplier Communication: The system automatically contacts suppliers to request the necessary emissions data. If you re-import data for an existing product, the supplier will not be contacted again; the existing data will be reused. A new request is only sent for new products or new suppliers.
- Updating Data: You can repeat the import process at any time to continuously update your data. The system will add new goods and update the existing reports accordingly.
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