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COMESA

Goods are considered originating if they have been produced in the member States wholly or partially from materials imported from outside the member States or of undetermined origin provided that:

  • The c.i.f. value of those materials does not exceed 60% of the total cost of the materials used in the production of the goods;
  • The value added resulting from the process of production accounts for at least 35% of the ex-factory cost of the goods;
  • Manufacture from materials classified in a heading other than that of the product, except from fabrics

SADC

  • Manufacture:
    - from materials of any heading except that of the product
    - in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product
    {For exports to SACU from MMTZ states, the appliable rule is the same}

EAC

Goods are considered originating if they have been produced in the member States wholly or partially from materials imported from outside the member States or of undetermined origin provided that:

  • The c.i.f. value of those materials does not exceed 60% of the total cost of the materials used in the production of the goods;
  • The value added resulting from the process of production accounts for at least 35% of the ex-factory cost of the goods;
  • Manufacture from fibres - Manufacture of fabrics shall start from raw fibre.

EU GSP

  • Manufacture:
    - from materials of any heading, except that of the product, and
    - in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the product