Complete management of packaging for export to Europe
If your company exports packaged products to foreign countries, you are subject to specific environmental obligations.
At the same time, you are entitled to claim a refund of the CONAI environmental contribution already paid in Italy, to avoid double taxation. rimborso del contributo ambientale versato al CONAI in Italia per gli imballaggi esportati.
What are your obligations when exporting
Companies that place packaging on foreign markets must:
1. Register with national packaging compliance systems.
2. Declare the quantity of packaging placed on the market.
3. Pay any environmental fees due locally. corrispondente.
Compliance with these requirements also allows the use of the Green Dot symbol on packaging, demonstrating responsible management and enhancing the company’s image.
German Packaging Act (VerpackG)
Since January 1, 2019, Germany has introduced the VerpackG law, which requires Italian companies exporting packaged products to Germany to:
1. Register packaged products with the Central Packaging Register (ZSVR).
2. Enroll in the German environmental system, such as Der Grüne Punkt.
3. Pay an environmental contributionbased on the quantities of packaging exported.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties and a ban on selling in the German market.
Reimbursement of the CONAI contribution for exports
Italian companies that pay the environmental contribution to CONAI at the time of the first sale can request a reimbursement for packaging that is subsequently exported. The reimbursement can be requested through two procedures:
Ex post: by submitting final documentation of the quantities exported.
Ex ante: by determining in advance the expected export share for each type of material within the calendar year, thus avoiding the payment of the contribution.
How can we support you?
- Registration with the relevant foreign system or authorized operator.
- Assistance in determining annual contributions.
- Submission of “put to market” declarations.
- Request for reimbursement of the environmental contribution to CONAI.
By choosing us, you ensure your company benefits from efficient management fully compliant with current regulations.
Ensure the environmental compliance of your exports
Navigate confidently through the complex European regulatory landscape on packaging. Contact Tecno VAT for a personalized consultation and discover how we can simplify the management of your environmental compliance requirements.
