Latvia
Where tyres sit in Latvia's EPR system
Tyres EPR in Latvia has no central producer register. That is the first thing that catches foreign sellers. Unlike batteries or electronics, which use the Elektroregistrs system, tyres are handled entirely through the NRT tax-or-scheme mechanism.
Tyres are classified as "environmentally harmful goods" under NRT Law Annex 6. There is no EU-wide tyre EPR regulation, so this is a purely national regime.
The Latvian definition of a tyre producer
Check whether the obligation applies to you:
- You manufacture tyres sold in Latvia
- You import tyres into Latvia professionally
- You are the brand owner that first places tyres on the Latvian market
A retailer reselling domestically sourced tyres is not the producer.
The NRT route for tyres step by step
There are two compliance routes. Pay the Natural Resources Tax per kilogram on tyres via State Revenue Service declarations, or contract with a VVD-licensed PRO for a full 100% NRT exemption.
The PRO fee is based on tonnage placed on the market. NRT rates are set in Annex 6. Amounts are not reproduced here.
Where the Latvian tyre money goes
The PRO fee funds collection and recovery of waste tyres. The NRT revenue serves the same purpose through the state budget. The system is structurally identical to waste oils: same Annex 6 classification, same tax-or-scheme choice.
Reporting follows the general NRT tax return calendar. No tyre-specific deadline is published. VVD enforces compliance through inspections. No AR route is documented for tyres in Latvia.
For the full Latvian EPR picture, see the country overview.
Frequently asked questions about Latvian tyres EPR
Key questions for tyre producers.
Who has to register for tyres EPR in Latvia?
Manufacturers, importers and brand owners placing tyres on the Latvian market. There is no register to join. Compliance runs through NRT declarations or a PRO contract.
Is there a threshold or exemption for small producers?
None published. The NRT duty attaches to placing tyres on the market regardless of volume.
Do foreign or online sellers need an authorised representative in Latvia?
No tyre-specific AR route is documented. A foreign seller would need a Latvia-based importer or PRO contract.
What happens if I sell without complying?
VVD enforces through inspections and the State Revenue Service monitors NRT declarations. Placing tyres without complying is a breach of the NRT Law.
