Czech Republic Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) • Packaging

Czech Republic Packaging Calculator

Calculate your statutory eco-contributions (EKO-KOM PRO tariffs), Authority fees, and Authorised Representative compliance costs under Czech Packaging Act No. 477/2001 Coll. (Zákon o obalech).

🇨🇿 Zákon o obalech č. 477/2001 Sb.
📦 7 Packaging Materials
♻️ EKO-KOM Statutory Tariffs
🏛️ Ministry Authority Fees
🛡️ Authorised Representative

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📦 Packaging Materials & Waste Types

7 Categories
Cat. No. Material Type & Descriptions Annual Volume (kg) Fee (€)
1 Glass Packaging
Bottles, jars, flacons, and container glass
kg
0.00 €
2 Plastic Packaging
Bottles, films, trays, stretch wrap, EPS, bags, and blisters
kg
0.00 €
3 Paper & Cardboard Packaging
Corrugated cardboard boxes, folding cartons, kraft paper, and paper wrapping
kg
0.00 €
4 Beverage Cartons
Composite liquid packaging cartons (Tetra Pak, Elopak, SIG Combibloc)
kg
0.00 €
5 Metal Packaging
Aluminium cans, steel tins, aerosol spray cans, closures, and caps
kg
0.00 €
6 Wooden Packaging & Chipboard
Pallets, wooden crates, boxes, chipboard, and cork containers
kg
0.00 €
7 Other/Mixed Materials/Composite
Textile bags, composite non-beverage multilayer materials, and other packaging
kg
0.00 €

🏛️ Statutory Registration & Authority Fees 168.00 €

Compliance and administration fees pursuant to Czech Packaging Act No. 477/2001 Coll.:

🛡️ Authorised Representative (Czech Republic) 549.00 €

Legal representation requirement under Czech Packaging Act for non-Czech sellers shipping packaging to Czech consumers:

Czech Republic Packaging EPR Cost Summary

Packaging Volume
0.00 kg
Packaging Fee
0.00 €
Registration Fee
99.00 €
Authority Fees
69.00 €
Authorised Representative
549.00 €
Grand Total (excl. VAT)
717.00 €
Statutory Notice: Pursuant to Czech Packaging Act No. 477/2001 Coll. (Zákon o obalech), all companies placing packaged goods on the Czech market must register with an authorized packaging compliance organisation (such as EKO-KOM) and ensure statutory waste recovery and recycling compliance.

What Is Czech Packaging EPR?

The Czech Republic has Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for packaging. Businesses placing packaged products on the Czech market must assess their applicable obligations for packaging registration, waste recovery, recycling contributions and reporting.

Czech Packaging Fee Calculator

Estimate your annual Czech packaging compliance costs with our Czech Packaging Calculator. Enter your packaging quantities by material category to calculate estimated recycling contributions and applicable service fees.

Packaging Registration & Recycling Contributions

Businesses placing packaging on the Czech market may need to fulfil registration, take-back, recovery and reporting obligations. Compliance costs depend on the packaging materials, quantities and the applicable authorised compliance scheme.

Amazon, eBay & Online Sellers

Businesses selling packaged products through Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Temu and other online marketplaces may have Czech packaging EPR obligations. Understand your responsibilities when shipping packaged products to customers in the Czech Republic.

Packaging Compliance for Foreign Companies

Foreign businesses placing packaged products on the Czech market should assess their producer responsibility requirements, including applicable registration and representation obligations. Complico helps international sellers understand the relevant compliance process.

Packaging Materials Covered

Identify the packaging materials relevant to your products, including paper and cardboard, plastics, glass, metals, wood and composite materials. Accurate material classification supports reliable fee estimates and packaging declarations.

Packaging Weight & Annual Declarations

Maintain accurate records of the packaging you place on the Czech market. Calculate the quantities in kilograms for each material category to estimate applicable contributions and prepare the required reporting information.

Ongoing Packaging Compliance & Reporting

Packaging compliance continues after registration. Review your annual packaging quantities, maintain accurate records, fulfil applicable recovery obligations and complete the required declarations to support ongoing compliance in the Czech Republic.

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