Electrical products · Germany
Electrical products in Germany: scope, official sources and a practical sequence for checking market requirements.
Requirements may vary by product, intended use, importer and destination. Verify the current official rules for your specific shipment.
Scope
The LVD voltage ranges are 50–1000 V AC and 75–1500 V DC. Check exclusions; being below these ranges does not remove other possible safety obligations.
Method and scope
Where applicable, check safety objectives, technical documentation and the declaration of conformity, then assess EMC, radio and other potentially applicable rules.
Confirm model identification, responsible-party information and German safety instructions with the importer. Link tested models to production versions.
Official source
European Commission Low Voltage DirectiveThe source may require an account, region access or manual verification.
Check the route
- Identify the product, materials, intended use and target users.
- Check HS Code and the customs classification route.
- Confirm the importer and the responsibilities of each party.
- Read the product-specific official rules; additional requirements may apply.
- Check testing, documentation and labeling requirements where applicable.
- Reconcile the order, invoice, packing details and shipping documents.
- Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority or qualified adviser before shipment.