EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 0301-0309, products must satisfy the origin rule of type wholly obtained (WO). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
All Atlantic Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is wholly obtained.
Production in which Atlantic Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is subject to caging in farms with subsequent feeding and fattening or farming for a minimum period of three months in a Party. The duration of the fattening or farming shall be established according to the date of the caging operation and the date of harvesting recorded in the electronic Bluefin tuna Catch Document (eBCD) of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
All fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates are wholly obtained.
The EU imported 431 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Libya as the main supplier.
EU Imports
431 M€
EU Exports
222 M€
Balance
209 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.