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Clothing → Germany

Requires CE + EPR packaging registration + German VAT; food-contact items also need LFGB

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €2,000-8,000
HS code 6109
Duty rate 12%
VAT / tax 19%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 14057.2-2026 GB/T 放射性污染表面去污 第2部分:纺织品去污剂的试验方法 2026
GB/T 45068.2-2025 GB/T 数字化试衣 系统性能评估 第2部分:虚拟服装表示 2025
GB/T 12705.1-2024 GB/T 纺织品 防钻绒性试验方法 第1部分:摩擦法 2024
GB/T 20384-2024 GB/T 纺织品 氯化苯和氯化甲苯类化合物的测定 2024
GB/T 2910.9-2024 GB/T 纺织品 定量化学分析 第9部分:醋酯纤维与某些其他纤维的混合物(苯甲醇法) 2024
GB/T 2910.12-2023 GB/T 纺织品 定量化学分析 第12部分:聚丙烯腈纤维、某些改性聚丙烯腈纤维、某些含氯纤维或某些聚氨酯弹性纤维与某些其他纤维的混合物(二甲基甲酰胺法) 2023
GB/T 42700-2023 GB/T 纺织品 总硼含量的测定 2023
GB/T 42694-2023 GB/T 纺织品 表面抗润湿性能的检测和评价 接触角和滚动角法 2023

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when Machinery/LVD/EMC directives apply Required
EPR packaging registration VerpackG — LUCID registration required Required
WEEE registration Electronics require stiftung ear registration Conditional
LFGB Food-contact materials must comply with LFGB §30/31 Conditional
German VAT DE-prefixed tax ID required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is German VAT required?
Yes. B2C sales require German VAT registration (DE-prefixed tax ID); otherwise you cannot sell on platforms.
How do I register for EPR packaging?
Register on Germany's LUCID platform, about €100-500/year; a packaging material list is required.
How much does CE certification cost?
Depends on complexity: simple products €1,000-3,000; complex €5,000-15,000.
Must labels be in German?
Yes. Instructions, warnings and ingredients must be in German, otherwise it is non-compliant.
What happens without CE?
Customs will detain it, platforms will delist it, and fines can reach €50,000.

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Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.