EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-Egypt preferential rate on HS 2403, 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.
Manufacture in which at least 70% by weight of the unmanufactured tobacco or tobacco refuse of heading 2401 used is originating.
The EU imported 542 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Switzerland as the main supplier.
EU Imports
542 M€
EU Exports
6.9 Md€
Balance
6.4 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
70 k€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 100%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.