Hungary packaging EPR in 2026: KF codes, OKIRkapu and MOHU
Hungary pairs quarterly OKIRkapu data with MOHU fees. KF material codes are finer than a paper-or-plastic label, and foreign distance sellers need their own identity checks.
Short answer: Hungary's EPR route pairs producer data in OKIRkapu with the operational and fee relationship managed through MOHU. Packaging is classified using national KF codes, which are more granular than a simple paper/plastic/glass list. Hungary national guidance
Start coding at the component, not the SKU headline
Polymer, fibre, metal, wood, textile, glass and composite subgroups inside the KF tables can change both the OKIRkapu line and the MOHU fee. Validate codes before the quarterly submission rather than reconciling mismatched invoices afterward.
Correct the product master early. MOHU pre-registration, OKIRkapu data and later invoices should share one quantity base. Hungary packaging source
OKIRkapu reports; MOHU bills
Registration in OKIRkapu does not by itself prove that MOHU fees match declared tonnes. Reconcile quarterly OKIRkapu reports with MOHU invoices instead of assuming registration settles the fee.
Foreign distance sellers should test national representative and tax-registration requirements before filing under a Hungarian partner's identity. Hungary authority and scheme sources
Material families behind the KF tables
National guidance lists plastics, paper and cardboard, ferrous metals, aluminium, wood, cork, textiles, glass, composites and other materials. The EPR decree's KF material codes add subgroups within those families. Hungary material guidance
Weigh each packaging component. Count only quantities first placed in Hungary.
Typical cross-border errors
Copying distributor MOHU numbers into OKIRkapu without producer tracing. Using broad material names where a KF code expects a specific polymer or fibre grade.
PPWR has applied generally since 12 August 2026, but it does not issue one EU producer number.
How to complete the Hungary route
- Trace producer identity per route.
- Assign KF codes per component.
- File OKIRkapu data on the quarterly calendar.
- Match MOHU registration and invoices to the same masses.
- Archive codes, portal exports and invoices together.
Checklist before you file in Hungary
- KF code validated for every component in the quarter.
- OKIRkapu export reconciled to MOHU invoices.
- Producer legal entity consistent across MOHU and OKIRkapu.
- Representative or tax route confirmed for foreign sellers.
- Corrections applied to the master data before submission, not after audit letters.
Mistakes that break a Hungary return
Reporting under a partner's Hungarian tax identity without mandate scope for packaging. Treating MOHU pre-registration as proof that OKIRkapu data can stay blank.
Common questions about Hungary packaging EPR
Why are Hungarian KF codes important? They classify packaging more precisely than broad material names and feed the EPR quantity record. Validate each component's code before reconciling OKIRkapu data with MOHU invoices. Recheck the live Hungary form before you treat this as filed. Hungary national guidance
Does every Hungary material sit on one declaration line? No. The families listed here are plastics, paper and cardboard, ferrous metals, aluminium, wood, cork, textiles, glass, composites and other materials. The current register or scheme form may split plastics, composites, functions or customer streams further. Use that form, not a household bin colour, as the fee or reporting code. Hungary material guidance
Does a Hungary scheme contract replace registration? A contract can cover defined collection and recovery work. The producer still has to complete any separate Hungary registration and data-reporting step and keep those records aligned. Hungary national guidance
Can one EU filing cover Hungary? No. Keep a Hungary file for packaging first placed there, with its own responsible party, material ledger and evidence. A number issued in another Member State does not prove Hungary compliance. PPWR
For the authority, law and the live country checks, use the Hungary country page. The 27-country EPR overview shows how to keep one packaging ledger while filing each market separately. The applicability test is the right first step if the producer role is still unclear.
Sources and review method
Legal route and material families were checked against national authority, law, register or scheme sources. Recheck the linked form and calendar before you file.