EU-Pacific States Interim EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-Pacific EPA preferential rate on HS 2840, 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.
Manufacture from disodium tetraborate pentahydrate.
Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.
40% ex-worksManufacture 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-worksManufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.
40% ex-worksThe EU imported 589 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Turkey as the main supplier.
EU Imports
589 M€
EU Exports
136 M€
Balance
454 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)