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Packaging → 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 4819
Duty rate 0-6.5%
VAT / tax 19%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 15233-2025 GB/T 包装 单元货物尺寸 2025
GB/T 19787-2025 GB/T 包装材料 聚烯烃热收缩薄膜 2025
GB/T 191-2025 GB/T 包装储运图形符号标志 2025
GB/T 16265-2025 GB/T 包装材料试验方法 相容性 2025
GB/T 10454-2025 GB/T 包装 非危险货物用柔性中型散装容器 2025
GB/T 14188-2025 GB/T 气相防锈包装材料选用通则 2025
GB/T 16267-2025 GB/T 包装材料试验方法 气相缓蚀能力 2025
GB/T 6543-2025 GB/T 运输包装用单瓦楞纸箱和双瓦楞纸箱 2025

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).
How do I register for EPR packaging?
Register on Germany's LUCID platform, about €100-500/year.
How much does CE certification cost?
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.
What happens without CE?
Customs detention, platform delisting, fines up to €50,000.

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Full compliance report

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