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 89

European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA

1 rulesTolerance: 10%1994

8900-8999Ships, boats and floating structures

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, hulls of heading 8906 may not be used.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works