Verification request

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....egarding 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 of preferential rate of duty m....

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....f 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 respective trade agreement; or (b) in absence of s....

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.... 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 foty five days of receipt of the information, or within such extended period as the Principal Commissioner of Customs or the Commissioner of Customs may allow: Provi....