New energy battery TcA certification

Do EV batteries qualify for Zero Tariffs?

These include provisions on rules of origin – the criteria for establishing that a product is of EU or UK origin and therefore qualifies for the preferential trade regime under the TCA. For EV battery packs or battery cells to be recognised as being of EU or UK origin – and therefore eligible for zero tariffs – certain percentages of their

What if a vehicle does not meet EU-UK TCA requirements?

Vehicles and batteries that do not meet the requirements face a 10 % tariff at Data source: EU-UK TCA. either the EU or the UK border. The rationale behind the rules was to incentivise investment in domestic battery manufacturing capacity.

What does TCA stand for?

Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, the two parties signed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) laying down the rules governing trade between them, with effect from 1 May 2021. Annex 5 of the TCA contains transitional product-specific rules for electric batteries and EVs.

What is Annex 5 of the TCA?

Annex 5 of the TCA contains transitional product-specific rules for electric batteries and EVs. These include provisions on rules of origin – the criteria for establishing that a product is of EU or UK origin and therefore qualifies for the preferential trade regime under the TCA.

Should EV rules of origin be found in the EU-UK TCA?

In a 23 November 2023 report on the implementation of the EU-UK TCA, MEPs called for reasonable solutions to be found for EV rules of origin, given the difficulties encountered by EU manufacturers in sourcing parts, in particular batteries, from within the EU.

Do batteries need a CE mark?

From May 2026, all batteries sold must have the CE mark, showing they meet EU safety, health, and environmental standards. The CE mark should be visible, legible and indelible or placed on packaging documents. A QR Code needs to be printed or engraved on each battery for easy access to information and traceability.