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Lighting → 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 9405
Duty rate 0-4.7%
VAT / tax 19%

Technical standards

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

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 20147.2-2026 GB/T 色度学 第2部分:CIE标准照明体 2026
GB/T 30117.7-2026 GB/T 灯和灯系统的光生物安全 第7部分:主要发射可见辐射的光源和灯具 2026
GB/T 32483.2-2025 GB/T 光源控制装置的效率要求 第2部分:放电灯(荧光灯除外)控制装置 控制装置效率的测量方法 2025
GB/T 30104.207-2025 GB/T 数字可寻址照明接口 第207部分:控制装置的特殊要求 LED模块(设备类型6) 2025
GB/T 32483.3-2025 GB/T 光源控制装置的效率要求 第3部分:卤钨灯和LED光源控制装置 控制装置效率的测量方法 2025
GB/T 30104.104-2025 GB/T 数字可寻址照明接口 第104部分:一般要求 无线和其他有线系统组件 2025
GB/T 30104.222-2025 GB/T 数字可寻址照明接口 第222部分:控制装置的特殊要求 热灯保护(设备类型21) 2025
GB/T 16275-2025 GB/T 城市轨道交通照明 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.