EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 5003, 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.
Carding or combing of silk waste.
The EU imported 120 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
120 M€
EU Exports
8 M€
Balance
111 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)