What is the tolerance threshold under the EU-Mexico?

The general tolerance is 10% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

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EU-Mexico - HS 3404

EU-Mexico Global Agreement (FTA part) · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 10%2000

To qualify for the EU-Mexico preferential rate on HS 3404, 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.

3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes ▸ With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, materials classified within the same heading may be used provided their value does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works

3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes ▸ With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax

MaxNOM

50% ex-works

3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes ▸ Other

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except: - hydrogenated oils having the character of waxes of heading 1516, - fatty acids not chemically defined or industrial fatty alcohols having the character of waxes of heading 3823, - materiales of heading 3404. However, these materials may be used provided their value does not exceed 20% of the ex-works price of the product.

20% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 1.9 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

1.9 Md€

EU Exports

3.0 Md€

Balance

1.1 Md€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

26%477 M€

2.United States

23%428 M€

3.United Kingdom

11%200 M€

4.Malaysia

6%116 M€

3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes ▸ With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax

MaxNOM

50% ex-works

3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes ▸ With a basis of paraffin, petroleum waxes, waxes obtained from bituminous minerals, slack wax or scale wax

MaxNOM

50% ex-works

3404Artificial waxes and prepared waxes ▸ Other

MaxNOM

20% ex-works

OR - alternative rule

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.

40% ex-works

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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