Are there preferential origin rules for HS 8545?

Yes, 42 preferential agreement(s) apply: EU-Turkey Customs Union, EU Everything But Arms (EBA), Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention), EU-Algeria Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement, EU-Cameroon Interim EPA (Central Africa), EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), EU-Central America Association Agreement, EU-Chile Association Agreement (+ Advanced Framework Agreement), EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement, EU-Cote d'Ivoire Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa), EU-East African Community EPA, EU-Eastern and Southern Africa States Interim EPA, EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Faroe Islands Agreement, EU-Georgia Association Agreement (DCFTA), EU-Ghana Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa), EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA), EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement, EU-Lebanon Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Mexico Global Agreement (FTA part), EU-Moldova Association Agreement (DCFTA), EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, EU-Pacific States Interim EPA, EU-Palestine Liberation Organization Interim Association Agreement, EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, EU-Southern African Development Community EPA, EU-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement, EU-Tunisia Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement, EU-Turkey Preferential Agreement (Agricultural/ECSC products), EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (DCFTA), EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA, EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP Standard), EU GSP+ (Special Incentive Arrangement), EU Autonomous Preferences for Ceuta and Melilla, EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT).

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Origin rules - HS 8545

Carbon electrodes, brushes, lamp carbons etc

SpecificAnnex 22-01 DA 2015/244642 applicable agreements

Why origin matters for this product

The origin of goods determines the duty rate applicable on import into the European Union. Depending on the country of manufacture and the applicable trade agreement, the rate may differ significantly from the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. Proving preferential origin allows importers to benefit from reduced or zero duties under EU free trade agreements.

Preferential agreements covering this code

This HS code is covered by 42 EU preferential agreement(s). Sign in to access the detailed list rules.

Origin rules - HS 8545

Carbon electrodes, brushes, lamp carbons etc

SpecificAnnex 22-01 DA 2015/244642 applicable agreements

Why origin matters for this product

Preferential agreements covering this code

This HS code is covered by 42 EU preferential agreement(s). Sign in to access the detailed list rules.

Non-preferential origin

HS 8545Specific

Carbon electrodes, brushes, lamp carbons etc

CTH or 45% value

CTHchange of tariff heading (4 digits)

Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

EU WTO position (non-binding)

These rules reflect the EU position in WTO multilateral negotiations. They are not legally binding but serve as a subsidiary reference.

HS 8545non-bindingSpecific

Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.

Source : EU WTO Position

Preferential origin (42 agreements)

Product-specific list rules from free trade and preference agreements concluded by the EU.

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

The EU imported 1.6 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.6 Md€

EU Exports

4.0 Md€

Balance

2.5 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

52%819 M€

2.United States

10%154 M€

3.Japan

Non-preferential origin

HS 8545Specific

Carbon electrodes, brushes, lamp carbons etc

CTH or 45% value

CTHchange of tariff heading (4 digits)

Source : Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

EU WTO position (non-binding)

These rules reflect the EU position in WTO multilateral negotiations. They are not legally binding but serve as a subsidiary reference.

HS 8545non-bindingSpecific

Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.

Source : EU WTO Position

Preferential origin (42 agreements)

Product-specific list rules from free trade and preference agreements concluded by the EU.

EU-Turkey Customs Union

Turkey

CUSTOMS_UNION

MaxNOM

A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

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EU Everything But Arms (EBA)

EBA

CTH

CTH; materials of same heading may be used if value ≤15% EXW

MaxNOM

MaxNOM 70%

Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention)

FRAMEWORK

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. Materials of the same heading may be used, provided their total value does not exceed 10% of the ex-works price of the product

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all non-originating materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product

EU-Algeria Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Algeria

FTA

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. Materials of the same heading may be used, provided their total value does not exceed 10% of the ex-works price of the product

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all non-originating materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product

EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement

Caribbean Forum countries (15 states incl. Dominican Republic)

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Cameroon Interim EPA (Central Africa)

Cameroon

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

Canada

FTA

CTH

CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).

MaxNOM

A change from within any one of these heading, whether or not there is also a change from any other heading, provided that the value of non-originating materials classified in the same heading as the final product does not exceed 50% of the transaction value or ex-works price of the product.

EU-Central America Association Agreement

Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Chile Association Agreement (+ Advanced Framework Agreement)

Chile

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement

Colombia, Peru, Ecuador

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Cote d'Ivoire Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa)

Cote d'Ivoire

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-East African Community EPA

Kenya, Rwanda (others pending ratification)

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex- work price of the product.

EU-Eastern and Southern Africa States Interim EPA

Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles, Zimbabwe

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Egypt

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Faroe Islands Agreement

Faroe Islands

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Georgia Association Agreement (DCFTA)

Georgia

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Ghana Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa)

Ghana

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex‐works price of the product.

EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Israel

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA)

Japan

FTA

CTH

CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).

MaxNOM

A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

RVC

EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Jordan

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement

Kenya

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex- work price of the product.

EU-Lebanon Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Lebanon

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Mexico Global Agreement (FTA part)

Mexico

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Moldova Association Agreement (DCFTA)

Moldova

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Morocco

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

New Zealand

FTA

CTH

CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).

RVC

The good has a Regional Value Content (RVC) as calculated under Article 4 of the Origin Reference Document of not less than 40%, whether using the build-up method or build-down method (RVC40).

EU-Pacific States Interim EPA

Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Palestine Liberation Organization Interim Association Agreement

Palestine

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

Singapore

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 60% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

South Korea

FTA

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Southern African Development Community EPA

South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

Switzerland

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Tunisia Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

Tunisia

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Turkey Preferential Agreement (Agricultural/ECSC products)

Turkey

FTA

MaxNOM

A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

United Kingdom

FTA

MaxNOM

A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (DCFTA)

Ukraine

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)

Vietnam

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA

Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

FTA

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP Standard)

GSP

CTH

CTH; materials of same heading may be used if value ≤15% EXW

MaxNOM

MaxNOM 50%

EU GSP+ (Special Incentive Arrangement)

GSP_PLUS

CTH

CTH; materials of same heading may be used if value ≤15% EXW

MaxNOM

MaxNOM 50%

EU Autonomous Preferences for Ceuta and Melilla

UNILATERAL

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the good.

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the good.

EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT)

UNILATERAL

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the good.

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the good.

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

The EU imported 1.6 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.6 Md€

EU Exports

4.0 Md€

Balance

2.5 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

52%819 M€

2.United States

10%154 M€

3.Japan

Why origin matters for this product

Preferential agreements covering this code

Related pages

Why origin matters for this product

Preferential agreements covering this code

Non-preferential origin

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Related pages

Non-preferential origin

EU-Turkey Customs Union

EU Everything But Arms (EBA)

Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention)

EU-Algeria Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement

EU-Cameroon Interim EPA (Central Africa)

EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

EU-Central America Association Agreement

EU-Chile Association Agreement (+ Advanced Framework Agreement)

EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement

EU-Cote d'Ivoire Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa)

EU-East African Community EPA

EU-Eastern and Southern Africa States Interim EPA

EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Faroe Islands Agreement

EU-Georgia Association Agreement (DCFTA)

EU-Ghana Stepping Stone EPA (West Africa)

EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA)

EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement

EU-Lebanon Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Mexico Global Agreement (FTA part)

EU-Moldova Association Agreement (DCFTA)

EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

EU-Pacific States Interim EPA

EU-Palestine Liberation Organization Interim Association Agreement

EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

EU-Southern African Development Community EPA

EU-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

EU-Tunisia Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement

EU-Turkey Preferential Agreement (Agricultural/ECSC products)

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (DCFTA)

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)

European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA

EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP Standard)

EU GSP+ (Special Incentive Arrangement)

EU Autonomous Preferences for Ceuta and Melilla

EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT)

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)