What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-Kenya EPA?

The general tolerance is 15% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

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EU-Kenya EPA - HS 2519

EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 15%2024

To qualify for the EU-Kenya EPA preferential rate on HS 2519, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

2519Crushed natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), in hermetically-sealed containers, and magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, other than fused magnesia or dead-burned (sintered) magnesia

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite) may be used.

2519Crushed natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), in hermetically-sealed containers, and magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, other than fused magnesia or dead-burned (sintered) magnesia

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite) may be used.

2519Any other product from heading 2519

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 60% of the ex-works price of the product.

60% ex-works

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 1.8 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.8 Md€

EU Exports

603 M€

Balance

1.2 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

52%920 M€

2.Turkey

14%254 M€

3.Brazil

12%215 M€

4.Israel

5%95 M€

2519Crushed natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), in hermetically-sealed containers, and magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, other than fused magnesia or dead-burned (sintered) magnesia

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite) may be used.

2519Crushed natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), in hermetically-sealed containers, and magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, other than fused magnesia or dead-burned (sintered) magnesia

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite) may be used.

2519Any other product from heading 2519

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 60% of the ex-works price of the product.

60% ex-works

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 1.8 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.8 Md€

EU Exports

603 M€

Balance

1.2 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

52%920 M€

2.Turkey

14%254 M€

3.Brazil

12%215 M€

4.Israel

5%95 M€

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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