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

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

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EU-Pacific EPA - HS 2805

EU-Pacific States Interim EPA · Origin of Goods

2 rulesTolerance: 15%2009

To qualify for the EU-Pacific EPA preferential rate on HS 2805, products must satisfy the origin rule of type MaxNOM + SP. A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

2805'Mischmetall'

MaxNOM + SP

Manufacture by electrolytic or thermal treatment in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works

2805'Mischmetall'

MaxNOM + SP

Manufacture by electrolytic or thermal treatment in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works

2805Any other product from heading 2805

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 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 355 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

355 M€

EU Exports

291 M€

Balance

64 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

64%226 M€

2.QZ

21%74 M€

3.United States

5%18 M€

4.Russia

4%14 M€

2805'Mischmetall'

MaxNOM + SP

Manufacture by electrolytic or thermal treatment in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works

2805'Mischmetall'

MaxNOM + SP

Manufacture by electrolytic or thermal treatment in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works

2805Any other product from heading 2805

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)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 355 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.

EU Imports

355 M€

EU Exports

291 M€

Balance

64 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.China

64%226 M€

2.QZ

21%74 M€

3.United States

5%18 M€

4.Russia

4%14 M€

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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