European Union

Fees and regulations in European Union

7 regulations that apply in European Union. Browse by category below.

Container Deposits

EU Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) Rollout

Reference for deposit return schemes (DRS) across the European Union. Multiple member states have launched or are launching DRS under the Single Use Plastics Directive; rates and scope vary by country.

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Eco-Participation Fees

EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) — Producer Responsibility Fees

Reference for the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) requiring extended producer responsibility for all batteries placed on the EU market, including registration, collection, recycling, and end-of-life management obligations.

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EU Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (Green Dot / PRO Europe)

Reference for European packaging extended producer responsibility systems coordinated by PRO Europe (Green Dot / Der Grüne Punkt), requiring producers to pay license fees for packaging collection and recycling in each EU member state.

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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Reference for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which sets targets for reducing packaging waste, increasing reuse, and mandating recycled content. Applicable from August 2026.

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EU Textile and Clothing EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)

Reference for extended producer responsibility (EPR) and eco-contribution schemes for textiles and clothing in the EU. France (Refashion) and other member states charge or require producer contributions; EU-wide EPR for textiles is coming by 2028.

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Regulatory Surcharges

EU VAT for E-Commerce (OSS and IOSS)

Reference for EU VAT rules for e-commerce: the One-Stop Shop (OSS) for distance sales within the EU and the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) for low-value imports (consignment value ≤ €150). Non-EU sellers must register and charge VAT; merchants often display it as a separate line at checkout.

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Tariffs & Import Duties

EU Customs Tariffs and Import Duties

Reference for EU customs duties and tariff rates applied to goods imported into the European Union. Rates depend on origin, product classification (TARIC/CN), and trade agreements.

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