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 3505

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 3505 - EU-Egypt
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 10%2004

To qualify for the EU-Egypt preferential rate on HS 3505, 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.

3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches ▸ Starch ethers and esters

Manufacture from materials of any heading, including other materials of heading 3505.

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

3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches ▸ Starch ethers and esters

Manufacture from materials of any heading, including other materials of heading 3505.

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

3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches ▸ Other

Preference utilization in the EU

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

100%TRQ/auto

2025

100%14 k€

2024

77%169 k€

2023

100%88 k€

2022

100%28 k€

14 k€ of preferential trade in 2025 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 100%.

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 668 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with United States as the main supplier.

EU Imports

668 M€

EU Exports

3.7 Md€

Balance

3.0 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.United States

24%163 M€

2.United Kingdom

20%132 M€

3.Thailand

15%101 M€

4.Turkey

9%60 M€

3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches ▸ Starch ethers and esters

Manufacture from materials of any heading, including other materials of heading 3505.

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

3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches ▸ Starch ethers and esters

Manufacture from materials of any heading, including other materials of heading 3505.

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

3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches ▸ Other

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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