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

Cote d'Ivoire

Free Trade Agreement726 rules2016-09-03JOUE L59 du 2009

General provisions

Cumulation

Bilateral cumulation with the EU.

type:bilateral

Tolerance

15%

15% tolerance - more generous than PEM (10%) to support development.

basis:ex-works price

textile exception

Specific tolerances for textiles in introductory notes.

chapters:50-63

Drawback

No no-drawback clause in EPAs. EPA states can freely use inward processing on imported materials and still claim EPA preference. This is a key development-friendly provision.

has no drawback:false

Proofs of origin

eur1:true

origin declaration

EU promotes transition to REX self-certification for all EPA partners.

threshold eur:6000

above threshold:Approved exporter or REX-registered

below threshold:Any exporter

Wholly obtained

Standard EU definition. Products must be entirely obtained in the territory of a Party.

important for:Fisheries products are a major EPA export. WO rules determine access for tuna, shrimp, etc.

fishing vessels:Vessels must be registered in and flying the flag of an EPA state or EU member state, at least 50% owned by nationals.

Insufficient operations

Standard EU list. Same as PEM Convention Article 6.

same as pem:true

Direct transport

Products must be transported directly. Transit through third countries allowed under customs supervision.

rule:standard

single consignment splitting:Consignments may be split in a transit country if under customs supervision.

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S.ILive animals and animal products

S.IIVegetable products

S.IIIAnimal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils

S.IVPrepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits; tobacco

S.VMineral products

S.VIProducts of the chemical industries

S.VIIPlastics and rubber

S.VIIIRaw hides and skins, leather, furskins

S.IXWood, charcoal, cork, straw articles