Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
Motor parts retailers with own-brand products (oil, filters, accessories) carry EPR obligations for branded packaging. Retailers importing parts from overseas are the obligated party for all import packaging. The mix of heavy items (batteries, fluids) and light items (fuses, bulbs) means packaging tonnage varies widely across the product range.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 45.32
Does SIC code 45.32 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 45.32 (Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories) 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 retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Branded cardboard boxes, Plastic bottles for fluids, Blister packs, Carrier bags, Corrugated transit packaging. 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 retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories 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.
EPR compliance for retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
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