EU-Pacific States Interim EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-Pacific EPA preferential rate on HS 8404, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 2 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than heading 8403 or heading 8404.
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 the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product.
40% ex-worksManufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 30% of the ex-works price of the product.
30% ex-worksThe EU imported 260 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
260 M€
EU Exports
660 M€
Balance
400 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)