If you sell to customers in Germany, eBay requires you to submit a valid LUCID identification number to comply with the German Packaging Act (VerpackDG). This law applies to all sellers who ship physical goods to Germany and aims to reduce packaging waste.
As of 12 August 2026, LUCID registration is a personal obligation each business completes under its own name. This applies even if Printful fulfills all of your orders. You'll need to register for and submit your own LUCID number; you can no longer use Printful's LUCID ID in place of your own registration. Learn more about the regulation and the LUCID number here.
Uploading a LUCID ID to Etsy
Follow these steps to submit your own LUCID number to Etsy:
- Go to your Etsy Dashboard.
- Navigate to Finances → Legal and tax information.
- Scroll to the Government registrations section.
- Find the section labeled German LUCID identification number and click Add LUCID ID number.
- Enter the LUCID number and click Submit.
If Etsy flags your submission
If Etsy does flag your submission, check that your account's business name and VAT information match exactly what's registered in LUCID.
Important reminders
- You only need to submit your LUCID ID once per Etsy account.
- You can update your LUCID ID at any time in your Etsy settings.
- Your own LUCID registration applies regardless of which fulfillment provider(s) you use — it's tied to your business, not to a specific provider.
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