Food containers
Does Plastic take-away box fall under the EWKFondsG?
Yes
Yes. A plastic take-away box is a container for food intended for immediate consumption without further preparation — exactly the statutory definition of the food container category in Annex 1 EWKFondsG. This applies regardless of whether it comes with a lid.
Note: Since the UBA administrative regulation of Nov 3, 2025, a de-minimis threshold of 500g of packaged content applies: if the content exceeds this amount, the packaging no longer falls under the EWKFondsG. What counts is the content, not the weight of the packaging itself — and containers sold empty (e.g. empty salad bowls) are covered too. For smaller pack sizes, the classification below still applies. Everything about the 500-gram threshold in detail →
Category: Food containers
Levy rate details0,177 €/kg
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Sources · last reviewed August 8, 2026
This classification covers the typical use case but doesn't replace a legal case-by-case review — especially with mixed materials, coatings, or unusual pack sizes, the actual classification depends on the specific product. EWKPilot does not replace legal or tax advice.