Regional Convention on Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention) · Origin of Goods
To qualify for the PEM Convention preferential rate on HS 8531, products must satisfy the origin rule of type change of tariff heading (CTH).
Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. Materials of the same heading may be used, provided their total value does not exceed 10% of the ex-works price of the product
Manufacture in which the value of all non-originating materials used does not exceed 40% of the ex-works price of the product
40% ex-worksThe EU imported 14.2 Md€ (Jan 2022 – Mar 2026) for this HS code, with China as the main supplier.
EU Imports
14.2 Md€
EU Exports
8.2 Md€
Balance
6.0 Md€
Top supplying countries (extra-EU)