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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 6302
Duty rate 4-12%
VAT / tax 19%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 42999-2023 GB/T 家用纺织品 织物遮光性的测定 照度计法 2023
GB/T 22796-2021 GB/T 床上用品 2021
GB/T 38414-2019 GB/T 家用纺织品分类 2019
GB/T 20390.2-2018 GB/T 纺织品 床上用品可点燃性的评定 第2部分:与火柴火焰相当的点火源 2018
GB/T 20390.1-2018 GB/T 纺织品 床上用品可点燃性的评定 第1部分:香烟为点火源 2018
GB/T 33734-2017 GB/T 机织婴幼儿床上用品 2017
GB/T 27754-2011 GB/T 家用纺织品 毛巾中水萃取物限定 2011

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.

Same product, other markets

Full compliance report

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