What is the tolerance threshold under the EEA/EFTA?

The general tolerance is 10% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

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EEA/EFTA - HS 6301-6304

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 6301-6304 - EEA/EFTA
Creator: Eurostat
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European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA · Origin of Goods

3 rulesTolerance: 10%1994

To qualify for the EEA/EFTA preferential rate on HS 6301-6304, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 3 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

6301-6304Blankets, travelling rugs, bed linen etc.; curtains etc.; other furnishing articles ▸ Of felt, of nonwovens

Non-woven fabric formation 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.

6301-6304Blankets, travelling rugs, bed linen etc.; curtains etc.; other furnishing articles ▸ Of felt, of nonwovens

Non-woven fabric formation 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.

6301-6304Embroidered

Weaving or knitting/crocheting combined with making-up including cutting of fabric.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture from unembroidered fabric (other than knitted or crocheted), provided that the value of the unembroidered fabric used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product. For special conditions relating to products made of a mixture of textile materials, see Introductory Note 6. See also Introductory Note 7.

40% ex-works

6301-6304Other

Weaving or knitting/crocheting 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.

Preference utilization in the EU

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

100%FTA

2026

100%18 k€

2025

100%233 k€

2024

100%253 k€

2023

100%171 k€

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 2.4 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

2.4 Md€

EU Exports

752 M€

Balance

1.7 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

80%1.9 Md€

2.India

6%145 M€

3.Turkey

3%86 M€

4.United Kingdom

3%76 M€

6301-6304Blankets, travelling rugs, bed linen etc.; curtains etc.; other furnishing articles ▸ Of felt, of nonwovens

Non-woven fabric formation 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.

6301-6304Blankets, travelling rugs, bed linen etc.; curtains etc.; other furnishing articles ▸ Of felt, of nonwovens

Non-woven fabric formation 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.

6301-6304Embroidered

Weaving or knitting/crocheting combined with making-up including cutting of fabric.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

40% ex-works

6301-6304Other

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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