What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-Egypt?

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

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EU-Egypt - HS 3206-3215

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 3206-3215 - EU-Egypt
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement · Origin of Goods

1 rulesTolerance: 10%2004

To qualify for the EU-Egypt preferential rate on HS 3206-3215, products must satisfy the origin rule of type maximum non-originating materials (MaxNOM). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies.

3206-3215Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20% of the ex-works price of the product.

20% ex-works

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

3206-3215Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

MaxNOM

20% ex-works

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

Preference utilization in the EU

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

39%TRQ/auto

2026

39%285 k€

2025

90%7.9 M€

2024

100%5.9 M€

2023

100%4.5 M€

285 k€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 39%.

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 7.6 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with United Kingdom as the main supplier.

EU Imports

7.6 Md€

EU Exports

6.2 Md€

Balance

1.4 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.United Kingdom

29%2.2 Md€

2.China

27%2.1 Md€

3.United States

14%1.0 Md€

4.Mexico

11%839 M€

3206-3215Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

MaxNOM

20% ex-works

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

3206-3215Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

MaxNOM

20% ex-works

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

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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