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 4012

EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 15%

To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 4012, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber ▸ Retreaded pneumatic, solid or cushion tyres, of rubber

Retreading of used tyres.

4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber ▸ Retreaded pneumatic, solid or cushion tyres, of rubber

Retreading of used tyres.

4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber ▸ Other

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except those of heading 4011 and heading 4012.

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 1.4 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with LK as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.4 Md€

EU Exports

1.3 Md€

Balance

44 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.LK

44%600 M€

2.United Kingdom

16%213 M€

3.United States

7%99 M€

4.China

6%76 M€

4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber ▸ Retreaded pneumatic, solid or cushion tyres, of rubber

Retreading of used tyres.

4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber ▸ Retreaded pneumatic, solid or cushion tyres, of rubber

Retreading of used tyres.

4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber ▸ Other

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except those of heading 4011 and heading 4012.

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 1.4 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with LK as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.4 Md€

EU Exports

1.3 Md€

Balance

44 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.LK

44%600 M€

2.United Kingdom

16%213 M€

3.United States

7%99 M€

4.China

6%76 M€

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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