Import & Export
Exporting Cookware to Germany & the EU: The Compliance Bar
Germany is Europe’s quality gatekeeper. Pass its bar and the whole EU opens.
LFGB testing
Non-negotiable for serious German buyers. Test to LFGB §30/31 at an accredited lab (€1,000-3,000/material); certificates are your entry ticket.
REACH + EPR
REACH compliance for all materials; EPR packaging registration (LUCID in Germany) before first sale - fines for non-registration are real.
Duties
Check EU TARIC for your code. GSP (Generalised Scheme of Preferences) may reduce rates for Indian origin - verify current status.
Logistics & channels
Nhava Sheva → Hamburg/Rotterdam, ~25-30 days. Sell via importers/distributors who handle EPR and retail relationships - going direct-to-retail as a foreign factory is slow.
Frequently asked questions
What do German buyers require for cookware?
LFGB test reports, REACH compliance, EPR packaging registration, and usually induction compatibility.
Have a cookware project in mind?
We manufacture triply cookware and supply tri-ply circles for OEM, private label and distribution. Tell us your specs - we reply with a quote.