What is the tolerance threshold under the EEA/EFTA?

The general tolerance is 10% of the ex-works value of the finished product.

EEA/EFTA - HS 82

European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement / EFTA

3 reglesTolerance: 10%1994

8201-8205Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.

O - regla alternativa

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works

8201-8205Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

CTH

Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.

O - regla alternativa

MaxNOM

Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product.

50% ex-works