Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
Agricultural and garden machinery manufacturers use heavy-duty corrugated boxes, foam inserts, plastic bags for accessories, and pallet wrap. Consumer garden machinery (mowers, strimmers) sold in retail packaging carries full EPR obligations. The large physical size of some products means transit packaging volumes are substantial relative to product weight.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 28.30
Does SIC code 28.30 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 28.30 (Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery) 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 agricultural and forestry machinery businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Heavy-duty corrugated boxes, Foam inserts, Plastic accessory bags, Pallet wrap, Instruction manuals. 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 agricultural and forestry machinery sector handle approximately 5-35 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.
Related SIC Codes
EPR compliance for manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
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