I use Amazon FBA and never ship to customers myself. Why do I need a LUCID number?

Because you are the seller supplying German end users. Amazon fulfils for you, and ZSVR puts the shipping packaging a fulfilment provider uses on the seller.

By Razvan Toma · Founder · Last checked 3 October 2026 · Sources linked below

Quick answer

Because you are the seller supplying end users in Germany; Amazon only fulfils the order for you. ZSVR is explicit about fulfilment: when a fulfilment provider packs goods for its clients in shipping packaging subject to system participation, the client, the seller of the goods, must meet the packaging obligations for it. So both the product's own packaging and the box Amazon ships it in are yours to register and license. If your company is based abroad, FBA stock in Germany does not make you established there, so you also need a German representative.

More on marketplace sellers

All answers →

Selling into Germany from abroad?

The new EU packaging law (PPWR) has applied since 12 August 2026. Four questions tell you whether it makes you appoint a representative in Germany — including when it does not.

Free 2-minute check →Get started