EU-Turkey Customs Union · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-Turkey CU preferential rate on HS 5909-5911, products must satisfy the origin rule of type specific processing (SP).
Spinning of natural or of man-made staple fibres combined with weaving.
Extrusion of man-made fibres combined with weaving.
Coating, flocking, laminating or metalizing combined with at least two other main preparatory or finishing operations (such as calendering, shrink-resistance processes, heat setting, permanent finishing) provided that the value of non-originating materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) of the product.
50% ex-worksThe EU imported 170 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
170 M€
EU Exports
202 M€
Balance
33 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
1 k€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 100%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.