, this service will begin charging fees in mid-September

@Amazon.fr sellers, this service will start charging in mid-September

July 7, 2023

Table of Contents
1/Introduction to France EPR Pay on Behalf Service
1.1/What is the France EPR Pay on Behalf service?
1.2/Which EPR categories can the French EPR Pay on Behalf service be used for?
1.3/Can I pause the France EPR Pay on Behalf service?
2/Fee overview for the Pay on Behalf service
2.1/Eco-contributions (paid to PRO)
2.2/Service Fee (paid to Amazon)
2.3/Example of total cost estimation
3/FAQs

Whether Amazon France requires an EPR number (that is, a number obtained by registering for Extended Producer Responsibility) has always been a hot topic among sellers. In fact, in addition to uploading a valid unique identification number (UIN) in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance portal to complete compliance, sellers can also conveniently complete compliance through Amazon France’s EPR Pay on Behalf service, avoiding the hassle of registering and filing on their own.

Important reminder, billing will begin in mid-September!！！

Amazon France EPR Payment Service is a compliance solution provided by Amazon. Using this service, Amazon can file and pay environmental fees in France on your behalf and then recover this amount from your seller account, helping you fulfill your Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance obligations and seamlessly sell products on Amazon France. For EPR categories without a valid submitted UIN, Amazon will automatically enroll you in this service.

Amazon has selected a specific Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for each relevant category. PRO reporting and payment cycles vary by category, including quarterly, semiannually, and annually. The following table details the PROs selected for each category as well as the reporting period and payment frequency.

Please note that the billing cycle for the environmental fee matches the payment frequency of the selected PRO, except for certain categories. For example, there are different reporting cycles under the DIY products category. To make this process easier, Amazon charges you an annual environmental fee for DIY products and other similar categories.

*Special note: The Building Materials category will join the Pay on Behalf service by the end of 2023.

Yes, but only if you have uploaded the corresponding UIN in the EPR Compliance Portal in Seller Central yourself to complete compliance. Therefore, if you need to stop this service, make sure you submit a valid UIN in the Extended Producer Responsibility Compliance Information Portal and have it verified before the end of the quarter.

Copy the following link into your browser, log in to Seller Central, and go to the Extended Producer Responsibility Compliance Information Portal👇
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/spx/myc/epr-compliance

For example, if you do not want sales transactions for the third quarter of 2023 to be included in Amazon France EPR Pay on Behalf service, you must submit your valid UIN and have it verified before the end of the quarter.

Using Amazon France EPR Pay on Behalf service will incur two types of fees: service fee and eco-fee. Next, we’ll explain how these two fees are calculated and use specific examples to show you how to estimate the total cost.

🔹 For eco-fees paid on your behalf for 2022, Amazon will start charging sellers in mid-September this year.
🔹Sellers will be charged in mid-December this year for environmental fees already paid on their behalf for Q1–Q3 2023.
🔹The specific charge date is subject to the official email.

Based on sales volume in a product category, Amazon estimates that the environmental fees for most sellers on Amazon.fr are approximately the amounts shown in the table below:

*Special statement: These amounts are only guideline estimates and are for reference only. Based on your actual sales volume and other factors, your actual environmental fees may differ from this.

For example: if you sell Electric and Electronic Equipment in the France Marketplace and the package contains a paper instruction manual, the fees for three categories will be paid on your behalf: “Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE),” “printed paper,” and “packaging.”

For your applicable sales on Amazon.fr in 2023 and later, we provide EPR payment-on-your-behalf services and charge the corresponding service fees.

1 year of France EPR payment-on-your-behalf service fees = €24.99 x the number of EPR categories using the payment-on-your-behalf service + total environmental fees paid on your behalf x 3%.

*Note: The billing cycle for service fees varies by category.

Special offer

Amazon does not charge service fees for 2022 sales. If you sell EPR-eligible products for the first time in this category in 2023, you will not be charged a service fee for sales of products in that category in 2023.

Based on the environmental fees and service fees introduced above, let’s take a look at how to estimate the fees Amazon pays on your behalf!

Example 1

If you started selling electrical and electronic equipment products on Amazon France (Amazon.fr) before 2023 and sold 500 units (for example, if the products include a user manual), the estimated fees for the Pay on Behalf service are as follows:

Example 2

If you first started selling electrical and electronic equipment products on Amazon France (Amazon.fr) in 2023, the estimated fees for the Pay on Behalf service are as follows:

How does Amazon's EPR Payment Service work?

To help you meet your French EPR obligations, the EPR Payment Service provides the following support during each filing cycle:

Automatic enrollment in the service

If the products you sell include categories that do not comply with EPR requirements (that is, you sell corresponding products in EPR categories but have not yet submitted a valid UIN to Amazon), this service will automatically register you.

Preparing your report

Calculate the environmental fees for your noncompliant sales in each applicable EPR category on Amazon.

Submit reports and pay environmental fees

Submit reports and pay environmental fees to an eligible producer responsibility organization (PRO) selected by Amazon.

Charge your seller account

Environmental fees and service fees are charged to your seller account.

What are the benefits of Amazon’s EPR payment on your behalf service?

Compared with registering your own EPR number and handling compliance yourself, Amazon’s EPR Pay on Behalf service offers the following benefits:

Simplify the EPR reporting process

The environmental fee is automatically calculated and paid based on your actual sales on Amazon.

No need to worry about missing deadlines

Sales reports are submitted on time, and environmental fees are paid on time.

Reports are always available

The environmental fee report shares detailed information about your sales and payment amounts for each reporting cycle.

Dedicated customer support

Support is available in Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Where can I view my environmental fee amount?

You can view your environmental fee amount by going to “Environmental Fee Report” in Amazon Seller Central. Amazon will send you a email with a link to view the report page at least 5 days before the environmental fee is charged. This page will provide details on the amount of environmental fees Amazon paid on your behalf for each category and reporting period.

You will also receive a tax invoice with a detailed breakdown of the charges, including eco-contributions, service fees, and applicable taxes. We recommend that you regularly check your email and Amazon Seller Central for updates and notifications related to eco-contributions.

When will I receive an invoice for my charges?

Amazon will email you a tax invoice before charging fees to your seller account. The tax invoice will provide a detailed breakdown of the fees, including environmental fees, service fees, and applicable taxes.

I disagree with the fees charged. How can I appeal?

If you disagree with the amount of the environmental fees charged, please contact Amazon Seller Support and provide details about the issue. Amazon will review your appeal and take appropriate action. Once your appeal has been processed, you will be notified by Amazon.

Does the service charge include VAT?

Service charges do not include VAT. If applicable, VAT will be indicated on the corresponding invoice.