Amazon Now Provides Secondary Packaging Data for German EPR Compliance
Amazon now adds two columns—PAPER_KG and PLASTIC_KG—to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) report for the German marketplace (amazon.de). The data covers every shipment from 1 January 2022 onward, letting sellers download exact secondary‑packaging weights for each period.
Overview
Amazon has started delivering detailed secondary‑packaging metrics to FBA sellers through the EPR reporting tools in Seller Central. The data, covering paper and plastic weights used for shipments to Germany, is available retroactively from 1 January 2022. Sellers targeting the German marketplace must now incorporate these figures into their packaging registrations to stay compliant with local Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules.
Key Points
- Secondary‑packaging visibility — Sellers can now download exact kilogram totals for paper and plastic used in Amazon’s outbound boxes for German orders.
- Historical coverage — The reports include every shipment from 1 January 2022 onward, letting sellers amend past filings if they previously omitted these amounts.
- Integrated reporting — The new columns appear within the existing EPR report interface, selectable by marketplace (“amazon.de”) and packaging category.
- Legal responsibility unchanged — Although Amazon supplies the data, the onus to report the totals to the ZSVR remains with each seller.
- Impact on third‑party compliance services — Providers must be fed the Amazon‑generated figures to keep their clients’ packaging forecasts accurate.
What's Changing
- Navigate to the EPR reporting hub — Log into Seller Central, open the “Reports” menu, and select “Extended Producer Responsibility.” For example, a seller of kitchen gadgets can reach the hub with a single click from the dashboard.
- Choose the German marketplace filter — Apply the “Marketplace” filter and set it to “amazon.de.” This isolates data for shipments destined for Germany, excluding French or Italian orders.
- Select the secondary‑packaging category — Within the “EPR Category” dropdown, pick the label that denotes Amazon’s outbound packaging (often listed as “Secondary Packaging”). A toy retailer will see only the rows that correspond to Amazon’s boxes, mailers, and cushioning.
- Download the report file — Export the filtered view as a CSV or Excel file. The file contains two key columns: and . For instance, the report might show 12.4 kg of paper and 3.7 kg of plastic for the month of March 2023.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
German sellers must use the precise paper and plastic kilogram totals to file accurate reports with the ZSVR, avoiding over‑ or under‑reporting penalties. Retroactive data lets them amend filings back to Jan 2022, potentially correcting past discrepancies of several kilograms.
Key Takeaways
- EPR report now includes PAPER_KG and PLASTIC_KG columns for amazon.de shipments.
- Data is available retroactively from 1 January 2022, covering all historic shipments.
- Sellers can export the report as CSV or Excel and see, for example, 12.4 kg paper and 3.7 kg plastic for March 2023.
- Legal responsibility to report to ZSVR remains with the seller despite Amazon providing the figures.
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central go to Reports → Extended Producer Responsibility, filter marketplace to ‘amazon.de’, select ‘Secondary Packaging’, and download t...
- →Compare the PAPER_KG and PLASTIC_KG totals with your internal estimates and update past and future ZSVR filings accordingly.
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