EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 2922, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff subheading (CTSH). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
CTSH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 6-digit level (subheading).
A chemical reaction, purification, a change in particle size, production of standard materials, isomer separation or biotechnological processing is undergone.
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
50% ex-worksYour goods contain a Regional Value Content (RVC) of at least 55% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the goods.
55% ex-worksThe EU imported 12.8 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
12.8 Md€
EU Exports
6.3 Md€
Balance
6.5 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
FTA claimed
1.4 M€
FTA not claimed
1.6 M€
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.