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 46

EU-East African Community EPA

1 rulesTolerance: 15%

4600-4699Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works

4600-4699Manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

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 70% of the ex-works price of the product.

70% ex-works