Verification request

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....(a) there is a doubt regarding genuineness or authenticity of the ^2[proof] of origin for reasons such as mismatch of signatures or seal when compared with specimens of seals and signatures received from the exporting country in terms of the trade agreement; (b) there is reason to believe that the country of origin criterion stated in the ^2A[proof] of origin has not been met or the claim....

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.... in such manner as provided in the Rules of Origin of the specific trade agreement, under which the importer has sought preferential tariff treatment. (3) When a verification request is made in terms of this rule, the following timeline for furnishing the response shall be brought to the notice of the Verification Authority while sending the request: (a) timeline as prescribed in the r....

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.... of the Act and the preferential duty claimed. (5) All requests for verification under this rule shall be made through a nodal office as designated by the Board.- (6) Where the information requested in this rule is received within the prescribed timeline, the proper officer shall conclude the verification within forty five days of receipt of the information, or within such extended period as....