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 6217

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 6217 - EU-EAC EPA
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods

4 rulesTolerance: 15%

To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 6217, products must satisfy the origin rule of type MaxNOM + CTH. A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 4 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

6217Interlinings for collars and cuffs, cut out

MaxNOM + CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works

6217Interlinings for collars and cuffs, cut out

MaxNOM + CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works

6217Embroidered

Weaving accompanied by making-up (including cutting).

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture from unembroidered fabric provided the value of the unembroidered fabric used does not exceed 40% of the ex- work price of the product See Introductory Note 6.

40% ex-works

6217Embroidered ▸ Fire-resistant equipment of fabric covered with foil of aluminized polyester

Weaving accompanied by making-up (including cutting).

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Coating provided that the value of the uncoated fabric used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product accompanied by making-up (including cutting) See Introductory Note 7.

40% ex-works

6217Any other product from heading 6217

Manufacture from fabric.

Preference utilization in the EU

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

100%GSP

2025

100%2 k€

2024

100%2 k€

2023

100%7 k€

2022

100%2 k€

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 885 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

885 M€

EU Exports

3.1 Md€

Balance

2.2 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

53%469 M€

2.United Kingdom

8%69 M€

3.United States

7%64 M€

4.Switzerland

4%33 M€

6217Interlinings for collars and cuffs, cut out

MaxNOM + CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works

6217Interlinings for collars and cuffs, cut out

MaxNOM + CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works

6217Embroidered

Weaving accompanied by making-up (including cutting).

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture from unembroidered fabric provided the value of the unembroidered fabric used does not exceed 40% of the ex- work price of the product See Introductory Note 6.

40% ex-works

6217Embroidered ▸ Fire-resistant equipment of fabric covered with foil of aluminized polyester

Weaving accompanied by making-up (including cutting).

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Coating provided that the value of the uncoated fabric used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product accompanied by making-up (including cutting) See Introductory Note 7.

40% ex-works

6217Any other product from heading 6217

Manufacture from fabric.

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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