Origin verification requests trigger investigatory proceedings when well-founded suspicion of preferential treatment non-compliance arises. Rule 29 permits a Party to request investigation of imported goods' origin when there are well-founded reasons to suspect preferential tariff treatment ... Summary
Origin verification requests trigger investigatory proceedings when well-founded suspicion of preferential treatment non-compliance arises.
Rule 29 permits a Party to request investigation of imported goods' origin when there are well-founded reasons to suspect preferential tariff treatment despite non-compliance with origin requirements; the requesting Party's competent authorities must supply relevant information to the importing Party within sixty days, after which the importing Party may initiate verification proceedings and notify the requester.
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