EU-East African Community EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-EAC EPA preferential rate on HS 9613, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH). 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.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70% of the ex-works price of the product.
70% ex-worksManufacture in which the total value of the materials of heading 9613 used does not exceed 30% of the ex-works price of the product.
30% ex-worksThe EU imported 866 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
866 M€
EU Exports
1.3 Md€
Balance
427 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)