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 4412

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 4412 - EU-EAC EPA
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EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 15%

To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 4412, 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.

4412Beadings and mouldings, including moulded skirting and other moulded boards

Beading or moulding.

Preference utilization in the EU

Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)

100%GSP

2023

100%700 €

Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 6.1 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

6.1 Md€

EU Exports

4.6 Md€

Balance

1.4 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

29%1.7 Md€

2.Brazil

18%1.1 Md€

3.Ukraine

11%661 M€

4.Russia

7%453 M€

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 6.1 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

6.1 Md€

EU Exports

4.6 Md€

Balance

1.4 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

29%1.7 Md€

2.Brazil

18%1.1 Md€

3.Ukraine

11%661 M€

4.Russia

7%453 M€

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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