What is the tolerance threshold under the JEFTA?

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

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JEFTA - HS 1602

Name: EU Trade Statistics - HS 1602 - JEFTA
Creator: Eurostat
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EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Origin of Goods

5 rulesTolerance: 10%2019

To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 1602, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of chapter (CC). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 5 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

1602160210-160231

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

1602160210-160231

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

1602Subheading 160232

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter) except from chapter 2.

AND

MaxNOM

A maximum of 60% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

60% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

RVC

1602Subheading 160239

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

1602160241-160250

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter) except from chapter 2.

AND

MaxNOM

A maximum of 60% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

60% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

RVC

1602Subheading 160290

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

Preference utilization in the EU

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

100%FTA

2026

100%46 €

2025

100%589 €

2024

100%100 k€

2023

100%13 k€

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

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 4.3 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Thailand as the main supplier.

EU Imports

4.3 Md€

EU Exports

11.0 Md€

Balance

6.7 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.Thailand

34%1.5 Md€

2.Brazil

22%948 M€

3.China

20%870 M€

4.United Kingdom

19%806 M€

1602160210-160231

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

1602160210-160231

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

1602Subheading 160232

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter) except from chapter 2.

AND

MaxNOM

A maximum of 60% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

60% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

RVC

1602Subheading 160239

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

1602160241-160250

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter) except from chapter 2.

AND

MaxNOM

A maximum of 60% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).

60% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

RVC

1602Subheading 160290

CC: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 2-digit level (chapter).

Preference utilization in the EU

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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