Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes
Tyre manufacturers use labels, barcode stickers, and pallet wrap as primary packaging. While individual tyres often ship without consumer packaging, palletised sets use significant volumes of wrap and strapping. Tyres sold through retail channels may include cardboard packaging or branded sleeves. The EPR obligation typically sits with the brand owner or first UK importer.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 22.11
Does SIC code 22.11 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 22.11 (Manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes) are subject to UK EPR packaging regulations if they meet the turnover threshold (annual turnover exceeding £1 million) and tonnage threshold (handling more than 25 tonnes of packaging per year). Both thresholds must be met.
What packaging do manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Labels and barcode stickers, Pallet wrap, Strapping, Cardboard dividers, Branded sleeves (retail). All primary, secondary, and transit packaging must be tracked by material type and weight, then reported to DEFRA via the RPD portal.
How much packaging does a typical business in this sector handle?
Typical SMEs in the manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes sector handle approximately 3-25 tonnes of packaging per year. This varies based on business size, product range, and supply chain complexity. Use our compliance checker for a personalised assessment.
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