What is the tolerance threshold under the EEA/EFTA?

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

EEA/EFTA - HS 85

European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA

8 rulesTolerance: 10%1994

8501-8502Electric motors and generators Electric generating sets and rotary converters

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product and heading 8503.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works