EU-Overseas Countries and Territories (PTOM/OCT) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the PTOM preferential rate on HS 5603, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies.
Extrusion of man-made fibres.
Use of natural fibres, accompanied by nonwoven techniques including needle punching.
The EU imported 6.8 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
6.8 Md€
EU Exports
9.5 Md€
Balance
2.7 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)