{"product_id":"eudr-trapallar-ex4415-emballageundantag-returpall","title":"EUDR wooden pallets 2026\/2027 – CN ex 4415, packaging exemption and return evidence | Word\/PDF\/Excel","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a wooden pallet sold empty exempt from EUDR simply because the same pallet type is used as transport packaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. A new wooden load pallet or pallet collar imported or sold \u003cstrong\u003eas a separate product\u003c\/strong\u003e may be covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation under \u003cstrong\u003eCN ex 4415\u003c\/strong\u003e. The same wooden pallet may, however, be covered by an explicit exemption when it \u003cstrong\u003eexclusively carries, protects or supports another product\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented together with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA third situation is reusable pallets:\u003c\/strong\u003e the updated Annex I to \u003cstrong\u003edelegated regulation (EU) 2026\/2102\u003c\/strong\u003e specifies an exemption from the time the packaging is actually used for that purpose and thereafter. This means that an \u003cem\u003eunused new EPAL or return system pallet\u003c\/em\u003e is not automatically exempt solely by virtue of its design or marking. \u003cstrong\u003eThe actual use must be verifiable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special package is designed for Swedish \u003cstrong\u003epallet factories, wood packaging wholesalers, importers, reusers, exporters and logistics companies\u003c\/strong\u003e that need to document \u003cstrong\u003enew pallets, loaded pallets and used return packaging separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. The work templates are based on EUDR Regulation (EU) 2023\/1115, the simplified role allocation in (EU) 2025\/2650, the new Annex I (EU) 2026\/2102 and the Commission guidance 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #245D88;background:#EDF4F9;padding:17px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:17px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e01. Package Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFive Swedish operational Word templates and two guides (Swedish user guide and separate English User Guide), all also available as searchable, printable PDF versions. A Swedish Excel workbook with nine tabs is included. Total \u003cstrong\u003e7 DOCX + 7 PDF + 1 XLSX = 15 customer files\u003c\/strong\u003e in a digital ZIP. The PDF files are not interactively fillable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #245D88;background:#EDF4F9;padding:17px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:17px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e02. What the Files Contain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eActual fields for pallet item, CN code, supplier, manufacturing\/procurement, business transaction, shipping document evidence, first documented use, return and pallet pool history, raw material lots and wood origin where EUDR applies, DDS\/DI reference only when actually issued, deviations and manual attestation. \u003cstrong\u003eExcel provides administrative barriers but never legal approval.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich wooden pallets may be covered by EUDR 2026\/2027?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew empty wooden pallets sold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e New load pallets, pallet collars, pallet boxes and wooden packaging placed on the EU market or exported as separate products may potentially be covered by \u003cstrong\u003eCN ex 4415\u003c\/strong\u003e. For an applicable product, the operator responsible needs to assess the EUDR requirements for deforestation-free status, legality, wood raw material origin, operator role and any due diligence statement (DDS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoaded pallets:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pallet used exclusively as packaging to support, protect or carry \u003cstrong\u003eanother product\u003c\/strong\u003e that is supplied on the market or exported, and which is presented together with this product, may be covered by the exemption under Annex I. Document the actual goods transport with a shipping document, packing list or other reliable link. The product being transported may have its own EUDR requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReusable pallets and return packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a reusable pallet is clearly suitable for repeated use and has actually been used to carry\/protect other goods, there is a special exemption \u003cstrong\u003efrom the time of use and onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. Used or second-hand goods also have explicit exemptions under the amended Annex. However, a stamp, a purchase agreement or a future intention to use the pallet is not the same as documented first use. Pallets that are repaired or rebuilt with new components may require additional manual borderline assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Dates and Business Roles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEUDR generally starts to apply on \u003cstrong\u003e30 December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. For certain specially qualified micro and small \u003cem\u003eprimary\u003c\/em\u003e operators, \u003cstrong\u003e30 June 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e is specified, but this date does not automatically apply to all smaller businesses. Special conditions apply, among other things, to goods that were already covered by the older timber regulation. The Swedish Forest Agency guidance distinguishes between importers, primary operators, downstream operators and traders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor new separately sold pallets that are covered, the operator responsible may need to establish an actual due diligence process and, where applicable, a DDS in the EU information system. Subsequent operators may be covered by other traceability and retention requirements. This package can document supporting information and actual reference numbers, but \u003cstrong\u003edoes not create an official DDS, geolocation or customs classification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFile List – What Do You Get?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;min-width:780px;width:100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#DFECF5\"\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:9px\"\u003eFile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:9px\"\u003ePractical Content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:9px\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e01 – EUDR Scope CN ex 4415\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eAssess new independent pallet products, loaded pallets and documented used return pallets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e02 – Supplier Letter for New Wooden Pallets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eRequest actual customs code, supplier evidence, wood raw material lots, legality and geolocations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e03 – Evidence of Use for Loaded Packaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSecure actual shipping document, first use and link to other goods.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e04 – Batch Traceability and Wood Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eLink sawmill lot and raw material to newly manufactured pallet batch and actual DDS\/DI reference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e05 – Deviation and Action Decision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eLog incorrect exemption assessment, missing evidence, supplier issue and review.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e06 – Swedish User Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eWorkflow, six scenarios, deadlines, sources and allocation of responsibility.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e07 – English User Guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eEnglish instructions for the Swedish forms and the nine-tab workbook.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eEnglish DOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e08 – Excel with Nine Tabs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003ePallet batches, evidence of use, wood origin, suppliers, risk, references and decisions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #cfdfeb;padding:8px\"\u003eSwedish XLSX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcel: Nine Tabs and Eight Approved Scenario Tests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook contains \u003cstrong\u003eOverview, Pallet Batches, Evidence of Use, Suppliers, Wood Origin, DDS \u0026amp; References, Risk \u0026amp; Exemptions, Decisions \u0026amp; Follow-up and Read Me \u0026amp; Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e. Common pallet batch ID links a business case to shipping documents, actual evidence of use, supplier supporting information and any deviations. The formulas report only \u003cstrong\u003eadministrative signals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight scenario tests are approved:\u003c\/strong\u003e (1) new separate pallet with documented supporting information leads to manual EUDR assessment, (2) new separate pallet without wood origin evidence is blocked, (3) loaded pallet with actual shipping evidence goes to manual exemption assessment, (4) loaded pallet without evidence is blocked, (5) documented used return pallet goes to manual exemption assessment, (6) unused “return pallet” without first use is blocked, (7) open deviation blocks and (8) incorrect\/unclear CN code is blocked. \u003cstrong\u003eNo fictitious test entries remain in the customer file.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Workflow for Purchase, Import and Pallet Pool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify the actual pallet:\u003c\/strong\u003e item, wood type, CN ex 4415, manufacturing, supplier and the actual business transaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguish the business case:\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pallet sold as a new separate product, as loaded packaging pallet or as used return packaging?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify potential exemption:\u003c\/strong\u003e link the shipping document to the other product, document first use and retain reliable return\/pallet pool information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequest evidence of origin where EUDR applies:\u003c\/strong\u003e sawmill lots, raw material, actual geodata, legality supporting information, deforestation evidence and any issued DDS\/DI references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord deficiencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e unknown first use, seemingly “used” new pallet, changed wood material or an incomplete supplier chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerform separate manual assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e authorized person decides on applicable exemption, EUIS requirements, import\/export and sufficiency of documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Benefits Most from the Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e pallet manufacturers, importers of new Europallets, pallet collar wholesalers, pallet pools, rental and return logistics companies, reusers and purchasing\/compliance officers who need to trace the difference between new and used pallet products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e issuing an official decision, an EUIS-DDS, CITES\/FLEGT certificate, binding customs ruling, legality guarantee for wood, actual GPS or satellite control or full timber regulation compliance for all goods. For other product groups, Mallbutiken offers its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mallbutiken.se\/products\/eudr-due-diligence-2026-2027-svenska-english-geolokalisering-riskbedomning-dds-word-pdf-excel\"\u003egeneral EUDR package\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mallbutiken.se\/products\/eudr-tramobler-kn9403-leverantorsintyg-partisparr\"\u003eEUDR wooden furniture – CN 9403\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about EUDR and Load Pallets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre new empty Europallets covered by EUDR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new wooden pallet sold or imported as a separate product may be covered by CN ex 4415. It cannot automatically be treated as exempt transport packaging simply because it is designed for goods delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a wooden pallet carrying other goods exempt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exemption may apply when the packaging is exclusively used to support, protect or carry another product and is presented together with it. Actual business and use must be assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the same apply when an empty return pallet is sent back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging clearly suitable for repeated use has a special exemption from the time it has actually been used to carry\/protect other goods and thereafter. Document the previous use. Also assess exemptions for used goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EPAL stamp sufficient for exemption?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A standard or quality marking does not in itself provide evidence of when the pallet was first used and in which actual business flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMust a small importer start on 30 June 2027?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot always. The later date only applies to qualified categories. Wood products covered by the timber regulation may fall under the earlier date. Check the business and the legal status of the goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Excel decide that my pallet is exempt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Excel provides administrative signals and barriers; a final EUDR decision requires checking the legal text, actual documentation and an authorized person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the PDF files fillable and is the entire package available in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDF versions are searchable and printable but not interactively fillable. The five work templates and Excel are in Swedish. A Swedish guide and a separate English User Guide are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Legal Sources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/1115\/oj\"\u003eEU 2023\/1115 – Deforestation Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg_del\/2026\/2102\/oj\"\u003eEU 2026\/2102 – Annex I and new ex 4415 exemption\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2025\/2650\/oj\"\u003eEU 2025\/2650 – Application dates and operator roles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=OJ:C_202603896\"\u003eEU Commission guidance on packaging, load pallets and reuse 2026\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skogsstyrelsen.se\/lag-och-tillsyn\/avskogningsforordningen\/produkter-som-omfattas\/\"\u003eSwedish Forest Agency – Products and exemptions\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skogsstyrelsen.se\/lag-och-tillsyn\/avskogningsforordningen\/\"\u003eSwedish Forest Agency – Application dates and responsibility\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct version 1.0 · AI-assisted legal primary source check 11 November 2026 · No external independent legal review, certification, official decision, actual customer testing or EUIS submission has been carried out. 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