TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Verification of Proofs of Origin
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.... declaration in accordance with sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 19 of Annexure-B, as applicable. (2) Notwithstanding sub-rule (1), where the authenticity of an origin declaration is not established through the process set out in sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 19 of Annexure-B, the customs authority of India shall make a request for verification of authenticity to the competent authority of the exporting Party. The exporting Party shall confirm or otherwise reject the authenticity of the origin declaration within forty-five (45) working days from receipt of such request from the importing Party unless otherwise specified in Annexure-B. (3) For the purposes of determining whether products imported into a Party are originating, the custom....
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....ticity of the proof of origin and on whether the products concerned can be considered as originating in an EFTA State or in India and fulfil the other requirements of these rules. The exporting Party is not obliged to conduct verifications based on verification requests received after that deadline. The customs authority or the competent authority of the exporting Party shall provide the customs authority of the importing Party with a written acknowledgement of receipt of this verification request within a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the request, or any other time period as may be decided between the Parties. (6) Following a request under sub-rule (4), the customs authority or the competent authority of the exporting ....
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....ion of the products was conducted. (8) The competent authority of the exporting Party may not provide information to the customs authority of the importing Party if that information is deemed confidential by the exporter, producer or supplier. In such circumstances, the competent authority of the exporting Party shall confirm that it has reviewed the information requested by the importing Party and shall also list the sources of information reviewed, stating clearly whether the information supports the claim for preferential tariff treatment. (9) The customs authority of the importing Party shall not deny preferential treatment for the sole reason that such confidential information is not provided to them but shall take into account t....
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....uest pertains to visit to the premises of a producer or supplier who is distinct from the exporter, then the exporting Party shall conduct the verification visit based on the detailed reasons and specific parameters requested by the importing Party. Explanation: The exporter shall provide the customs authority of the exporting Party in writing the reason for refusing the customs authority of the importing Party as observers. The exporting Party shall inform the importing Party accordingly and conduct the verification in accordance with sub-rule (10). (12) The competent authority of the exporting Party shall share the information on the visit including the manner in which the visit was conducted as well as the subject and scope of the ....