EU-Southern African Development Community EPA · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-SADC EPA preferential rate on HS 4418, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP). A tolerance of 15% of the ex-works value applies. 3 specific rules apply to this code under this agreement.
Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product. However, cellular wood panels, shingles and shakes may be used.
The EU imported 5.1 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
5.1 Md€
EU Exports
13.5 Md€
Balance
8.4 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.