What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-EAC EPA?

The general tolerance is 15% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

EU-EAC EPA - HS 25

EU-East African Community EPA

4 rulesTolerance: 15%

2501-2518Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

CTH

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

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

60% ex-works

2501-2518Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

CTH

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

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

60% ex-works