EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Warenursprung
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 2918, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff subheading (CTSH). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
CTSH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 6-digit level (subheading).
A chemical reaction, purification, a change in particle size, production of standard materials, isomer separation or biotechnological processing is undergone.
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
50% ex-worksYour goods contain a Regional Value Content (RVC) of at least 55% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the goods.
55% ex-worksCTSH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 6-digit level (subheading).
The EU imported 6.7 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU-Einfuhren
6.7 Md€
EU-Ausfuhren
4.3 Md€
Saldo
2.5 Md€
Wichtigste Lieferländer (Extra-EU)
Anteil der Einfuhren, die einen Präferenzsatz beanspruchen (Quelle: Eurostat COMEXT)
2.2 M€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 99%.
Quelle: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27-Aggregat. Monatlich aktualisiert.