- Calculation of the proportion of 60% local content of products (b) to (i) cited in article 3, paragraph j of the ECOWAS Treaty:
{∑ QLocal ⁄ ∑Q (Local + Foreign)} × 100 ≥ 60% - The criteria for change of tariff headings, which must be reflected in the first 4 digits of the HS code
- The calculation of value-added which must be at least 30% of the ex-factory price minus taxes of the products (article 4, paragraph 2 of the mentioned protocol):
VA⁄Ex-factory Price × 100 ≥ 30%
Valued Added (VA) is the total ex-factory price minus CIF Value (or taxes) of raw materials and consumables. Components determining ex-factory cost price include: Raw materials, consumables, packaging and other expenditure borne by the company. Please note: Salaries and wages must not be more than 20% of the ex-factory cost price. Works, supplies, and external services must not be more than 10% of the ex factory cost price and must be directly tied to production. Financial charges must not be more than 30% of the ex factory cost price.”