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

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

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EU-SADC EPA - HS 2852

EU-Southern African Development Community EPA · Origin of Goods

6 rulesTolerance: 15%2016

To qualify for the EU-SADC EPA preferential rate on HS 2852, products must satisfy the origin rule of type maximum non-originating materials (MaxNOM). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 6 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of Internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used may 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

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of Internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used may 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

2852

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

Full analysis

The EU imported 12 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with Argentina as the main supplier.

EU Imports

12 M€

EU Exports

10 M€

Balance

2 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.Argentina

42%5 M€

2.India

26%3 M€

3.United Kingdom

20%2 M€

4.China

7%851 k€

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of Internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used may 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

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of Internal ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2909 used may 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

2852

Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2932, heading 2933 and heading 2934 used may 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

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials

MaxNOM

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

50% ex-works

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds

MaxNOM

Manufacture from materials of any heading. However, the value of all the materials of heading 2932, heading 2933 and heading 2934 used may 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

2852Non-chemically defined aluminosilicates ▸ Mercury compounds of chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included

MaxNOM

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

50% ex-works

2852Any other product from heading 2852

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

EU Imports

12 M€

EU Exports

10 M€

Balance

2 M€

Top supplying countries (extra-EU)

1.Argentina

42%5 M€

2.India

26%3 M€

3.United Kingdom

20%2 M€

4.China

7%851 k€

EU Trade Data (COMEXT)

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