EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 8707, products must satisfy the origin rule of type maximum non-originating materials (MaxNOM). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
A maximum of 55% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM) (1st Jan 2021 to 31st Dec 2024).
55% ex-worksYour goods contain a Regional Value Content (RVC) of at least 50% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the goods (1st Jan 2021 to 31st Dec 2024).
50% ex-worksA maximum of 45% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM) (1st Jan 2025 onwards).
45% ex-worksYour goods contain a Regional Value Content (RVC) of at least 60% of the Free on Board (FOB) cost of the goods (1st Jan 2025 onwards).
60% ex-worksProduction from non-originating semi-finished steel products of heading 7207, heading 7218 and heading 7224.
The EU imported 907 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
907 M€
EU Exports
6.2 Md€
Balance
5.3 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.