EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the TCA preferential rate on HS 9606-9608, 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-worksThe EU imported 389 M€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
389 M€
EU Exports
752 M€
Balance
363 M€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)
Share of imports claiming a preferential rate (source: Eurostat COMEXT)
153 k€ of preferential trade in 2026 via autonomous measures or TRQ (E3). Overall rate: 100%.
Source: Eurostat COMEXT DATA_PREFERENCES - EU27 aggregate. Updated monthly.