Automate German Pfand Deposits on Your Shopify Store
Comply with Germany's Pfandpflicht regulations by automatically adding bottle and can deposit fees at checkout. Magical Fees handles the calculation so you don't have to.
Below we cover what pfand deposits means for Shopify merchants, how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles the setup, the compliance requirements you should be aware of, and links to detailed guides.
Pfand Deposits: Germany's Pfandpflicht requires refundable deposits on beverage containers: 25¢ for single-use plastic and cans, 8–15¢ for reusable glass. Merchants selling beverages in Germany must collect these deposits at checkout and ensure customers can return containers for refunds through the DPG return system.
See it in action
Watch how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles pfand deposits on a live Shopify store.
How to Add German Pfand Deposits to Shopify
How it works
Getting pfand deposits running with Magical Fees & Tariffs takes just a few steps.
How to Add Pfand Deposits on Shopify
- 1
Install Magical Product Fees
Install Magical Product Fees on your Shopify store. The free trial gives you time to configure your fees and test before committing.
- 2
Create Pfand deposit rules per container type
Create Pfand deposit rules with the correct amount per container type (25¢ single-use plastic/cans, 8–15¢ reusable glass). Target beverage products sold in Germany.
- 3
Test with a sample order
Assign the Pfand rules to your beverage products, place a test order, and verify the deposit appears correctly at checkout.
Further reading
Dive deeper with step-by-step guides and detailed articles about pfand deposits.
How to charge Pfand bottle deposit fees with Magical Fees
To add a Pfand bottle deposit fee, create a fixed fee for the bottles or containers you sell. Follow these steps:In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Apps and open Magical Product Fees.
How to Charge Pfand Fees on Shopify (Germany Edition)
Learn how to charge Pfand bottle deposit fees on Shopify, comply with Germany’s Packaging Act, and make reporting fees easier with an app.
Where this applies
Regulations and jurisdictions that apply to pfand deposits. See full fee schedules for exact amounts and official sources.
German Pfand (Deposit-Return System)
Germany · 4 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Germany (Einweg / single-use) | €0.25 per container |
| Germany (Mehrweg / reusable beer bottles) | €0.08 per bottle |
| Germany (Mehrweg / reusable water and soft drink bottles) | €0.15 per bottle |
| Germany (Mehrweg / reusable crates) | €1.50 per crate |
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