Verification of origin: importing party may conduct verification visits with exporter consent, and may deny preferential treatment. Verification requires the importing Party to obtain confirmation from the issuing authority on a Certificate of Origin's authenticity and minimum information, and where necessary may request a verification visit with written notification. Exporter or producer written consent is required; lack of consent permits denial of preferential treatment. Notifications must state visit details and officials; independent witnesses must be identified. The importing Party must issue a written determination on originating status with reasons and complete the verification process within the prescribed overall timeframe.
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Verification of origin: importing party may conduct verification visits with exporter consent, and may deny preferential treatment.
Verification requires the importing Party to obtain confirmation from the issuing authority on a Certificate of Origin's authenticity and minimum information, and where necessary may request a verification visit with written notification. Exporter or producer written consent is required; lack of consent permits denial of preferential treatment. Notifications must state visit details and officials; independent witnesses must be identified. The importing Party must issue a written determination on originating status with reasons and complete the verification process within the prescribed overall timeframe.
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