What does intrinsic value mean?
Intrinsic value is a customs-linked value concept that CBAM imports by reference from Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 for commercial goods.
intrinsic value
A regulatory term referring to the intrinsic value for commercial goods as defined in Article 1, point (48), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.
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Official definitions by source
CBAM
Regulation (EU) 2023/956 establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism
the intrinsic value for commercial goods as defined in Article 1, point (48), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446;
Reference: Article 3, point 10
Practical application
This term matters when low-value or customs-threshold questions affect whether a shipment or good falls within a CBAM-relevant treatment path.
Minespider commentary
For Minespider, intrinsic value shows how CBAM sometimes depends on customs concepts outside the Regulation itself. It is a reminder that border-carbon workflows often need customs data and legal references alongside emissions data.
Common confusions
- Assuming the everyday meaning of intrinsic value is enough without checking the official source definition.
- Using intrinsic value as a loose generic label rather than the narrower meaning used in the source text.
- Confusing intrinsic value with a neighboring legal actor or responsibility term without checking how the source allocates obligations.