Guidance for importers
Here you can find information about the key considerations on imports of goods and the associated obligations that apply to importers.
There are many different conceivable set-ups for importing goods into Germany. This subject-specific paper provides information about the obligations which have to be met when importing packaging subject to system participation into Germany.
Essential questions for implementing the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act)
Would you like to register for the first time or make changes to your existing registration? Click here for the LUCID Packaging Register.
The explanatory films about first-time registration or registration amendments to find out how registration works will be available soon.
Manufacturers, retail companies, importers, mail order companies, online retailers – they all can be producers within the meaning of the Verpackungsgesetz.
Details can be found in the ‘About the term ‘producer’’ graphic
Delineation and obligations – What packaging types are there? Which are subject to system participation, and which are not?
Details can be found in the ‘Packaging subject to system participation and packaging not subject to system participation’ graphic
International companies without a branch in Germany can appoint an authorised representative to fulfil their statutory obligations for them.
Check the Authorising a representative knowledge base.