EU-Southern African Development Community EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-SADC EPA preferential rate on HS 2901, 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.
Operations of refining and / or one or more specific process(es). For the special conditions relating to 'specific processes' see Introductory Notes 7.1 and 7.3.
Other operations than those referred to above 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 50% of the ex-works price of the product.
50% 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 13.7 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with United States as the main supplier.
EU Imports
13.7 Md€
EU Exports
2.9 Md€
Balance
10.8 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)