EU-Turkey Customs Union · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the EU-Turkey CU preferential rate on HS 8421, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff subheading (CTSH).
CTSH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 6-digit level (subheading).
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
50% ex-worksThe EU imported 36.1 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with United States as the main supplier.
EU Imports
36.1 Md€
EU Exports
73.3 Md€
Balance
37.2 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
14.4 M€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 88%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.