PPWR stands for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It is the European Union’s new regulatory framework covering packaging and packaging waste.<\/p>\n The regulation generally started to apply from 12 August 2026<\/strong>, although many individual requirements have different implementation dates and transition periods.<\/p>\n PPWR focuses on areas such as:<\/p>\n For European importers, this means packaging compliance should increasingly be considered alongside normal product and customs compliance.<\/p>\n Tidak.<\/p>\n PPWR does not<\/strong> mean that all existing cartons or packaging automatically became illegal on 12 August 2026.<\/p>\n Different requirements are introduced at different stages.<\/p>\n The correct approach is to check:<\/p>\n What type of packaging is being used?<\/strong><\/p>\n What material is it made from?<\/strong><\/p>\n Which PPWR requirements currently apply to that packaging?<\/strong><\/p>\n What requirements will apply in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n The regulation should therefore be treated as a long-term packaging compliance framework rather than a one-day packaging ban.<\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n PPWR does not change the basic meaning of DDP, but it adds another compliance consideration to European imports.<\/p>\n Traditionally, customers often looked at DDP as:<\/p>\n Freight + Customs Clearance + Duty + VAT + Final Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n Today, we recommend looking at European DDP as:<\/p>\n Logistics + Customs + Tax + Product Compliance + Packaging Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n The shipping arrangement and the packaging compliance responsibilities should be checked separately.<\/p>\n Not necessarily.<\/p>\n This is one of the most important points to understand.<\/p>\n DDP is an Incoterm.<\/strong><\/p>\n It defines responsibilities between the seller and buyer for transportation, customs clearance, costs and risk.<\/p>\n It does not automatically remove regulatory obligations arising under EU legislation.<\/p>\n For example, DDP does not automatically determine or solve:<\/p>\n These matters must be reviewed separately.<\/p>\n This must be clearly established before the goods are shipped.<\/p>\n The following parties should not automatically be treated as the same entity:<\/p>\n Freight Forwarder<\/strong><\/p>\n Customs Broker<\/strong><\/p>\n Customs Declarant<\/strong><\/p>\n Importer<\/strong><\/p>\n Pembeli<\/strong><\/p>\n A freight forwarder may arrange transportation.<\/p>\n A customs broker may submit the customs declaration.<\/p>\n But the importer is the legal economic operator associated with the import transaction.<\/p>\n For a professional DDP shipment, the importer structure should be confirmed before departure from China.<\/p>\n You should never assume that a freight forwarder automatically becomes the importer simply because the shipment is quoted as DDP.<\/p>\n The importer arrangement depends on the specific transaction, destination country, customs structure and legal setup.<\/p>\n Before shipping, we recommend confirming:<\/p>\n BRF SHIPPING can coordinate the logistics and customs process, but the legal importer structure should always be confirmed for each shipment.<\/p>\n EORI stands for:<\/p>\n Economic Operators Registration and Identification.<\/strong><\/p>\n It is an identification number used for EU customs procedures.<\/p>\n For an import shipment, the appropriate customs parties and EORI structure should be confirmed before the goods arrive in Europe.<\/p>\n A DDP quote should therefore not simply say:<\/p>\n Customs clearance included.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A professional solution should also establish:<\/p>\n Who is importing the goods?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Which EORI will be used?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Who will submit the customs declaration?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n DDP normally places import-clearance responsibilities on the seller under the Incoterm, but the actual VAT treatment still depends on the legal and tax structure of the transaction.<\/p>\n Therefore, before shipment we recommend confirming:<\/p>\n European customers should not treat the phrase \u201cVAT included\u201d<\/strong> as a substitute for understanding the actual tax structure.<\/p>\n We recommend requesting a basic EU Packaging File<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It should ideally include:<\/p>\n Packaging Type<\/strong><\/p>\n Misalnya:<\/p>\n carton, plastic bag, stretch film, wooden pallet, foam, metal packaging or composite packaging.<\/p>\n Packaging Material<\/strong><\/p>\n Misalnya:<\/p>\n paper, plastic, wood, metal or mixed material.<\/p>\n Packaging Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n Where possible, the packaging weight should be recorded separately from the product net weight.<\/p>\n Packaging Supplier or Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n The company producing or supplying the packaging.<\/p>\n Available Supporting Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n Misalnya:<\/p>\n material specification, supplier declaration, composition information and relevant technical documentation.<\/p>\n This creates a much better compliance record than simply stating:<\/p>\n Packed in export cartons.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Packaging waste obligations and producer-responsibility systems are often linked to the amount and type of packaging placed on a market.<\/p>\n For this reason, European importers should increasingly know not only:<\/p>\n How much does the product weigh?<\/strong><\/p>\n but also:<\/p>\n How much does the packaging weigh?<\/strong><\/p>\n It is useful to separate:<\/p>\n Product Net Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n from:<\/p>\n Packaging Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n when building your import documentation.<\/p>\n Tidak.<\/p>\n They are closely related, but they are not exactly the same.<\/p>\n PPWR is the broader EU regulatory framework covering packaging and packaging waste.<\/p>\n EPR means:<\/p>\n Extended Producer Responsibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n EPR focuses on the responsibility of producers or other relevant economic operators for products and packaging placed on a market.<\/p>\n A company can therefore have both:<\/p>\n PPWR compliance considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n and:<\/p>\n EPR registration or reporting obligations.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tidak.<\/p>\n DDP does not automatically include EPR registration or EPR compliance.<\/strong><\/p>\n This should be checked separately.<\/p>\n Responsibility can depend on factors such as:<\/p>\n This is especially important for cross-border e-commerce.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/div>\n2. Does PPWR mean I can no longer import products from China in normal cartons?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\n3. Does PPWR affect DDP shipments from China to Europe?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\n4. If I buy goods from China under DDP terms, does that mean all EU compliance is handled by the Chinese supplier?<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n5. Who is the importer in a DDP shipment?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\n6. Can BRF SHIPPING automatically act as my EU importer?<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n7. What is an EORI number and why is it important?<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n8. Does DDP automatically include import VAT?<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n9. What packaging information should I request from my Chinese supplier?<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/div>\n10. Why is packaging weight important?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\n11. Is PPWR the same as EPR?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/div>\n12. If my goods are shipped DDP, is EPR automatically included?<\/h3>\n
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