What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-Central America?

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

EU-Central America - HS 39

EU-Central America Association Agreement

8 rulesTolerance: 10%2013

3901-3915Plastics in primary forms, waste, parings and scrap, of plastic headings ex 3907 and 3912 for which the rules are set out below ▸ Other

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials of chapter 39 used does not exceed 20% of the ex-works price of the product.

20% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 25% of the ex-works price of the product.

25% ex-works