EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA/JEFTA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the JEFTA preferential rate on HS 9001, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
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-worksCTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
Production in which one of the following operations is made: surfacing of the semi-finished lens into a finished ophthalmic lens with optical corrective power meant to be mounted on a pair of spectacles.
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
50% ex-worksCoating of the lens through appropriated treatments to improve vision and ensure protection of the wearer.
Your 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 14.0 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
14.0 Md€
EU Exports
13.3 Md€
Balance
753 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
2.4 M€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 99%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.