Common use of Determinations of Origin Clause in Contracts

Determinations of Origin. 1. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 2 or Article 6.7 (Determinations), each Party shall grant a claim for preferential tariff treatment made under this Chapter on or after the date of entry into force of this Agreement. 2. The importing Party may deny a claim for preferential tariff treatment if: (a) it determines that the good does not qualify for preferential treatment; (b) pursuant to a verification under Article 5.9 (Origin Verification), it has not received sufficient information to determine that the good qualifies as originating; (c) the exporter, producer, or importer fails to respond to a written request or questionnaire for information, including documents, under Article 5.9 (Origin Verification); (d) the exporter or producer fails to provide its written consent for a verification visit, in accordance with Article 5.9 (Origin Verification); (e) the importer, exporter, or producer fails to comply with the requirements of this Chapter; or (f) the exporter, producer, or importer of the good that is required to maintain records or documentation in accordance with this Chapter: (i) fails to maintain records or documentation, or (ii) denies access, if requested by a Party, to those records or documentation.