What is the tolerance threshold under the CETA?

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

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CETA - HS 6110

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 6110 - CETA
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) · Origin of Goods

3 rulesTolerance: 10%2017

To qualify for the CETA preferential rate on HS 6110, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 3 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

6101-6117Obtained by sewing together or otherwise assembling, two or more pieces of knitted or crocheted fabric which have been either cut to form or obtained directly to form

Knitting or crocheting and making-up (including cutting).

6101-6117Obtained by sewing together or otherwise assembling, two or more pieces of knitted or crocheted fabric which have been either cut to form or obtained directly to form

Knitting or crocheting and making-up (including cutting).

6101-6117Other (knit to shape products)

Spinning of natural or man-made staple fibres or extrusion of man-made filament yarn, in each case accompanied by knitting or crocheting.

OR - alternative rule

Dyeing of yarn of natural fibres accompanied by knitting or crocheting.

6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (Quota for exports from Canada into the EU)

A change from any other chapter, provided that the product is both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in the territory of a Party.

OR - alternative rule

A change to a good knit to shape, for which no sewing or other assembly is required, from any other chapter.

Preference utilization in the EU

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

100%FTA

2026

100%851 k€

2025

100%8.7 M€

2024

100%12.0 M€

2023

100%11.7 M€

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 50.8 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

50.8 Md€

EU Exports

20.1 Md€

Balance

30.7 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

32%16.1 Md€

2.Bangladesh

26%13.0 Md€

3.Turkey

12%6.2 Md€

4.KH

6%3.1 Md€

6101-6117Obtained by sewing together or otherwise assembling, two or more pieces of knitted or crocheted fabric which have been either cut to form or obtained directly to form

Knitting or crocheting and making-up (including cutting).

6101-6117Obtained by sewing together or otherwise assembling, two or more pieces of knitted or crocheted fabric which have been either cut to form or obtained directly to form

Knitting or crocheting and making-up (including cutting).

6101-6117Other (knit to shape products)

Spinning of natural or man-made staple fibres or extrusion of man-made filament yarn, in each case accompanied by knitting or crocheting.

OR - alternative rule

Dyeing of yarn of natural fibres accompanied by knitting or crocheting.

6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (Quota for exports from Canada into the EU)

A change from any other chapter, provided that the product is both cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in the territory of a Party.

OR - alternative rule

A change to a good knit to shape, for which no sewing or other assembly is required, from any other chapter.

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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