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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 materials of headings 72.08 and 72.09

SADC

  • Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
Exception: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated, cold-rolled

Applies to: 721113, 721114, 721119, 721123, 721129 and 721190
Exception: Products of 7211 that are not: 'Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated, cold-rolled

Applies to: 721113, 721114, 721119, 721123, 721129 and 721190

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 materials classified within a heading other than that of the product, except from 72.08 and 72.09 - This excludes the process of mere plaiting and coating of flat rolled products which is not considered substantial.