European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EEA/EFTA preferential rate on HS 6216, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
Weaving, combined with making-up, including cutting of fabric.
Coating or laminating provided that the value of the uncoated or unlaminated fabric used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product, combined with making-up including cutting of fabric. For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 6. See also Introductory Note 7.
40% ex-worksWeaving, combined with making-up, including cutting of fabric.
Making-up including cutting of fabric preceded by printing (as standalone operation). For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 6. See also Introductory Note 7.
The EU imported 1.0 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
1.0 Md€
EU Exports
197 M€
Balance
835 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.