What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-Algeria?

The general tolerance is 10% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

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EU-Algeria - HS 8608

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 8608 - EU-Algeria
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-Algeria Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement · Origin of Goods

1 rulesTolerance: 10%2005

To qualify for the EU-Algeria preferential rate on HS 8608, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies.

8608Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing

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

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

40% ex-works

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

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

40% ex-works

Preference utilization in the EU

Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)

100%FTA

2025

100%1 k€

Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 321 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with United Kingdom as the main supplier.

EU Imports

321 M€

EU Exports

1.2 Md€

Balance

832 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.United Kingdom

28%91 M€

2.China

16%53 M€

3.Switzerland

16%51 M€

4.XS

11%34 M€

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

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

40% ex-works

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

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

40% ex-works

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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