Non-compliance with rules of origin triggers duties and permits civil, administrative and criminal sanctions for customs breaches.

Verification that products fail to satisfy the rules of origin results in denial of preferential tariff treatment and imposition of duties under the importing Party's laws; Parties must maintain measures permitting civil, administrative and, where appropriate, criminal sanctions for violations of customs laws governing origin, and these rules do not prevent application of other domestic laws against importers, exporters, producers or manufacturers.

---

---

---