Verification of origin releases importer from guarantees and mandates prompt refund of excess duties under domestic law.

A favourable determination of origin obliges the importing authority to effect the release from guarantees and to promptly refund duties paid in excess, in accordance with the domestic legislation of the Parties. Previously, an earlier version set explicit investigation timeframes and provided for release from guarantees and refunds where investigations exceeded the prescribed period after receipt of requested information.

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