European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EEA/EFTA preferential rate on HS 9001, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.
50% ex-worksThe EU imported 14.0 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
14.0 Md€
EU Exports
13.3 Md€
Balance
753 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture in which one of the following operations is made: - surfacing of the semi-finished lens into a finished ophthalmic lens with optical corrective power meant to be mounted on a pair of spectacles - coating of the lens through appropriated treatments to improve vision and ensure protection of the wearer.
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