EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the TCA preferential rate on HS 8508-8518, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH). A tolerance of 10% of the ex-works value applies.
CTH: All non-originating materials used in the production of the good have undergone a change in tariff classification at the 4-digit level (tariff heading).
A maximum of 50% of the ex-works price (EXW) is made up of non-originating parts (MAXNOM).
50% ex-worksShare of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
1.9 M€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 100%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.
The EU imported 17.6 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
17.6 Md€
EU Exports
4.1 Md€
Balance
13.5 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)