EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Warenursprung
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 5602, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
Extrusion of man-made fibres combined with fabric formation.
However: non-originating polypropylene filament of heading 5402.
Of which the denomination in all cases of a single filament or fibre is less than 9 decitex, may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price (EXW) or 35% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the product.
40% ex-worksNon-originating polypropylene filament tow of heading 5501.
Nonwoven fabric formation alone in the case of felt made from natural fibres.
The EU imported 645 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU-Einfuhren
645 M€
EU-Ausfuhren
703 M€
Saldo
58 M€
Wichtigste Lieferländer (Extra-EU)
Anteil der Einfuhren, die einen Präferenzsatz beanspruchen (Quelle: Eurostat COMEXT)
175 € of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 100%.
Quelle: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27-Aggregat. Monatlich aktualisiert.