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

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

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EU-EAC EPA - HS 2852

EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods

9 rulesTolerance: 15%

To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 2852, products must satisfy the origin rule of type maximum non-originating materials (MaxNOM). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 9 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

2852Mercury compounds of internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used must 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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Mercury compounds of internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used must 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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Mercury compounds of internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives ▸ Mercury compounds of other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero- atom(s) only: -- Internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 12 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Argentina as the main supplier.

EU Imports

12 M€

EU Exports

10 M€

Balance

2 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.Argentina

42%5 M€

2.India

26%3 M€

3.United Kingdom

20%2 M€

4.China

7%851 k€

2852Mercury compounds of internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used must 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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Mercury compounds of internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used must 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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used must 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 60% of the ex- work price of the product.

60% ex-works

2852Cyclic acetals and internal hemiacetals and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

60% ex-works

2852Cyclic acetals and internal hemiacetals and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives ▸ Mercury compounds of other inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals

Manufacture from materials of any heading, including other materials of heading 2843.

2852Caseinates and other casein derivatives, containing mercury compounds; casein glues, containing mercury compounds Other albumines, albuminates and other albumin derivatives, containing mercury compounds Peptones and their derivatives, containing mercury compounds; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, containing mercury compounds; hide powder, whether or not chromed, containing mercury compounds

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Mercury compounds of nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2852, heading 2932, heading 2933 and heading 2934 used must 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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Mercury compounds of nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds ▸ Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents, containing mercury compounds, whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials, containing mercury compounds

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value 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 70% of the ex- work price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Mercury compounds of nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds ▸ Other chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included, containing mercury compounds

MaxNOM

20% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex- work price of the product.

70% ex-works

2852Any other product from heading 2852

MaxNOM

20% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

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

60% ex-works

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 12 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Argentina as the main supplier.

EU Imports

12 M€

EU Exports

10 M€

Balance

2 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.Argentina

42%5 M€

2.India

26%3 M€

3.United Kingdom

20%2 M€

4.China

7%851 k€

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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