What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-ESA EPA?

The general tolerance is 15% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

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EU-ESA EPA - HS 2103

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 2103 - EU-ESA EPA
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-Eastern and Southern Africa States Interim EPA · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 15%2012

To qualify for the EU-ESA EPA preferential rate on HS 2103, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard ▸ Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings

Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, mustard flour or meal or prepared mustard may be used.

2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard ▸ Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings

Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, mustard flour or meal or prepared mustard may be used.

2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard ▸ Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading.

Preference utilization in the EU

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

0%GSP

2026

0%4 k€

2025

100%105 k€

2024

100%81 k€

2023

100%98 k€

2022

100%52 k€

341 k€ of preference-eligible trade with MFN applied. Agreement may not yet be in force or preference margin may be insufficient.

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 4.9 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with United Kingdom as the main supplier.

EU Imports

4.9 Md€

EU Exports

12.7 Md€

Balance

7.8 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.United Kingdom

32%1.6 Md€

2.Thailand

16%784 M€

3.China

11%538 M€

4.United States

8%416 M€

2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard ▸ Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings

Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, mustard flour or meal or prepared mustard may be used.

2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard ▸ Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings

Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, mustard flour or meal or prepared mustard may be used.

2103Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard ▸ Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading.

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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