EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 6101-6117, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
Knitting or crocheting combined with making-up including cutting of fabric.
Making-up including cutting of fabric, provided that the value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) or 45% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the product.
50% ex-worksSpinning of natural or man-made staple fibres combined with knitting or with crocheting.
Extrusion of man-made filament yarn combined with knitting or with crocheting.
Knitting and making-up in one operation.
Making-up including cutting of fabric, provided that the value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) or 45% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the product.
50% ex-worksThe EU imported 2.6 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
2.6 Md€
EU Exports
986 M€
Balance
1.6 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.