PL: Reguła de minimis w pochodzeniu towarów | DE: De-minimis-Regel im Warenursprung
Definition
The de minimis (tolerance) rule in the context of rules of origin allows goods to qualify as originating even if they contain a certain percentage of non-originating materials that would normally disqualify the product from obtaining origin status. In most EU trade agreements, the de minimis threshold is 10% of ex-works price for industrial products and 10–15% of net weight for agricultural products.
The de minimis rule is an important facilitation for manufacturers using small quantities of third-country materials. Without this rule, even a minimal amount of non-originating material could deprive a product of preferential origin status.
The de minimis rule is an important facilitation for manufacturers using small quantities of third-country materials. Without this rule, even a minimal amount of non-originating material could deprive a product of preferential origin status.