EU-Egypt Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreement · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-Egypt preferential rate on HS 9401, 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.
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.
40% ex-worksManufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Manufacture from cotton cloth already made up in a form ready for use with materials of heading 9401 or heading 9403, provided that: - the value of the cloth does not exceed 25% of the ex-works price of the product, and - all the other materials used are originating and are classified in a heading other than heading 9401 or heading 9403.
25% ex-worksManufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.
40% ex-worksThe EU imported 46.4 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
46.4 Md€
EU Exports
32.6 Md€
Balance
13.8 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
23 k€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 96%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.