Temporary Suspension of Preferential Tariff Treatment

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....casions and the second occasion is in respect of a proof of origin dated at least one month after the competent authority of the importing Party provides the determination to the competent authority of the exporting Party in respect of the first occasion; and (b) each verification results in the denial of preferential tariff treatment in accordance with rule 20. (2) Suspension of preferential tariff treatment under sub-rule (1) shall only apply to a good imported after the suspension is initiated, if that good is: (a) classified under the same classification code as specified in the import declaration of the good that was subject to verification under sub-rule (1); and (b) exported or produced by the exporter o....

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....ve rise to the suspension no longer exists. If the importing Party is not satisfied that the evidence provided by the competent authority of the exporting Party demonstrates that the conditions that gave rise to the suspension no longer exist, they shall provide their reasoning. Where the conditions that gave rise to the suspension exist at the expiry of the period of the temporary suspension, the importing Party may decide to renew the suspension. Any renewal of suspension shall be notified to the competent authority of the exporting Party. (5) Subject to the possibility of exemption under sub-rule (11), the importing Party may temporarily suspend the relevant preferential tariff treatment for future imports of the same good classified ....

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....ting Party. The importing Party shall provide that the notification to the Working Group on Rules of Origin includes evidence that the requirements specified in sub-rules (5) and (6) have been met. The consultation shall aim to clarify the grounds for intention to suspend, be used to discuss any mitigating factors and explore possible solutions to avoid suspension. No suspension shall take place until the consultation process has concluded, unless the Parties agree otherwise. (8) If the Parties fail to agree on a mutually acceptable solution or no consultations have been entered into within one month after the date of notification made in accordance with sub-rule (7), or such other period as the Parties may mutually agree, the importing ....