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 47

EU-East African Community EPA

1 rulesTolerance: 15%

4700-4799Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

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