EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 8517, 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.
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product and of heading 8529.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 60% of the ex- work price of the product.
60% ex-worksManufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex- work price of the product.
70% ex-worksThe EU imported 335.2 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
335.2 Md€
EU Exports
107.4 Md€
Balance
227.9 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)