Lightweight plastic carrier bags
Does Thin checkout carrier bag (under 50 µm) fall under the EWKFondsG?
Yes
Yes. The statutory definition is narrow: plastic carrier bags with a wall thickness under 50 microns, offered at the point of sale. At €3.801/kg, this category has the second-highest levy rate of all.
Category: Lightweight plastic carrier bags
Levy rate details3,801 €/kg
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Sources · last reviewed August 8, 2026
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