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Beverage cups

Does Single-use beer cup at festivals fall under the EWKFondsG?

Yes

Yes, provided it's actually handed out as a single-use product. Many festivals have since switched entirely to deposit reusable cups, which as a reusable product don't fall under the EWKFondsG (see reusable deposit cups) — but a genuine single-use cup with no return system remains a textbook case of the beverage cups category.

Category: Beverage cups

Levy rate details

1,236 €/kg

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.