Import batteries into the EU in 2027 without risking seizure or penalty!
Customs compliance, battery passport, supply chain due diligence, dangerous goods class 9, CE marking. One firm, five regulatory layers, zero blind spots.
EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 changes everything. Most importers don't know it yet.
From 18 February 2027, every battery placed on the EU market must carry a digital passport accessible via QR code. Labelling requirements have already entered into force in 2026. Supply chain due diligence for lithium, cobalt, nickel and natural graphite applies to all importers, regardless of company size.
In parallel, the EU Customs Code reform, adopted on 26 March 2026, deeply transforms declarative obligations, and UN code 3556 has replaced UN 3171 for lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles since 1 January 2026.
Direct consequence: Belgian importers of e-bikes, e-scooters, scooters, replacement batteries, stationary storage and consumer electronics face five regulatory layers that do not communicate with each other — and none of them gives you a second chance under inspection.
One offer. Five expertises. No blind spots.
Celebrate every business success with our trusted customs support..
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Product conformity & CE marking
EU Declaration of Conformity, market surveillance, complete documentary traceability.
Today, your freight forwarders cover layer 4. Your engineering office covers layer 5. No one covers layers 1, 2 and 3. That is your importer responsibility — we make it our profession.
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Dangerous goods transport class 9
UN 3480, UN 3481, UN 3556. IATA-DGR, ADR, IMDG, UN 38.3 packaging compliance.
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EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542
Labelling 2026, QR code 2027, battery passport, performance and durability.
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Supply chain due diligence
Mapping of cobalt, lithium, nickel, graphite. Due diligence policy compliant with Regulation 2025/1561.
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General customs
HS tariff classification, preferential origin, customs value, duties, CBAM, e-commerce handling fee.
Who it is for
For importers who cannot afford a seizure at Liège or Antwerp.
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Light electric mobility importers
E-bikes, e-scooters, scooters, e-motorcycles, replacement batteries. Sourcing China, Vietnam, Poland. SMEs 5-50 employees, revenue €2-30M.
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Stationary storage operators
Residential and industrial batteries, BESS for solar PV. Belgian integrators and installers, revenue €5-50M.
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Electronics e-commerce
Marketplaces and pure players reselling electronics with embedded batteries: drones, cordless tools, vaping, audio, toys.
🟢 Level 1 — Ready-to-Import Battery Assessment
Who it’s for: You’re learning about your 2027 compliance requirements or have just undergone an inspection.
- Mapping of up to 10 SKUs
- Gap analysis across the 5 layers
- Prioritized risk matrix
- Costed 90-day action plan
- 1.5-hour oral presentation
- 30-day hotline included
Duration: 10 business days Price: €3,800 excl. tax
🔵 Level 2 — Battery Compliance Package
Who it’s for: You want to be fully compliant across your entire catalog by February 2027.
- Full compliance for up to 50 SKUs
- Battery passport files ready to upload
- Due diligence policy + initial report
- Labeling and CE marking compliance
- Turnkey internal procedures (SOPs)
- Carrier briefing and internal training
- 6-month post-delivery hotline
Duration: 4 to 6 months Price: €14,500 to €28,000 excl. tax (flat rate)
🟣 Level 3 — Battery Watch Retainer
For whom: you want to maintain compliance without hiring in-house staff.
- Monthly battery regulatory monitoring
- Unlimited hotline support
- Battery passport updates
- Annual compliance audit
- Quarterly governance review
- 48-hour alert on significant regulatory changes
Duration: minimum 12-month commitment Price: €750 to €1,500 excl. tax / month
Why CTB Group
A Belgian, certified firm, rooted where your batteries enter Europe.
Recognized academic certification Director certified by the University of Liège (Tax Institute), programme recognized by the European Commission (EU Customs Certificate of Recognition).
Strategic Belgian anchorage Brussels presence, expertise in Liège Airport and Antwerp flows, direct relations with the Belgian Customs Administration.
Reproducible methodology Standardized diagnostic, documented deliverables, reusable SOPs.
Five working languages French, Dutch, English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions.
The questions all importers ask us.
Your freight forwarder manages transportation logistics (Layer 4) and, in some cases, customs declarations (Layer 1). However, the Battery Passport, supply chain due diligence, and product compliance requirements fall outside their core responsibilities. These are legal obligations of the importer.
In the event of a customs inspection, product compliance audit, shipment detention, or market surveillance investigation, it is the importer—not the freight forwarder—who is held liable.
Yes.
Under EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, the Battery Passport becomes mandatory from 18 February 2027 for:Light Means of Transport (LMT) batteries (e-bikes, e-scooters, electric mopeds);Industrial batteries above 2 kWh;Electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Preparing a compliant Battery Passport typically requires 3 to 6 months of supplier data collection, validation, and documentation. If you start preparing in January 2027, you are already behind schedule.
The average financial impact ranges from €8,000 to €25,000, including:Customs duties and taxes;Administrative penalties and fines;Expert assessment costs;Storage and immobilization charges;Commercial losses due to delayed market access.
This estimate does not include the potential registration on customs monitoring lists, which may significantly increase future inspections and compliance controls.
Yes.
The EU Battery Regulation applies to any battery placed on the EU market, regardless of where it is manufactured.
In addition, the due diligence obligations apply to the sourcing of raw materials, which are almost always sourced outside the European Union—even when battery cells are manufactured in Germany, Poland, or other EU countries.
We specialize in:Light electric mobility (e-bikes, e-scooters, electric motorcycles);Residential and industrial energy storage systems;E-commerce businesses selling electronic products with embedded batteries;Professional cordless power tools.
We do not cover the heavy automotive industry, which generally requires specialized automotive compliance consultancies.
Step 1: Initial scoping meeting (1-hour video conference).
Step 2: You securely share your documentation through a protected workspace, including:Commercial invoices;Bills of lading;Technical datasheets;Product and label photographs.
Step 3: Our experts perform a detailed compliance assessment within 5 to 7 business days.
Step 4: We deliver a 90-minute debriefing session and provide a written compliance report.
Total turnaround time: Approximately 10 business days from start to finish.
No.
We are a customs compliance, battery regulation, and pre-conformity consulting firm.
For customs representation services in the strict legal sense, we coordinate with trusted Belgian customs brokers and freight forwarding partners.
You keep your existing freight forwarder; we provide the compliance expertise, regulatory framework, and risk management tools they typically do not offer.
You import batteries. You want to know where you stand.
Book a free 30-minute scoping call. No obligation. By the end, you’ll know exactly which regulatory requirements apply to you, and we’ll know if we can help.
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