Common use of Origin Verification Clause in Contracts

Origin Verification. 1. The Customs Administration of the importing Party may verify the eligibility of a good for preferential tariff treatment in accordance with its laws, regulations and practices. 2. If the Customs Administration of the importing Party has reasonable doubts as to the authenticity or accuracy of the information included in the Certificate of Origin it may: (a) institute measures to establish the validity of the Certificate of Origin; (b) issue written requests for information to the relevant importers of the good for which preferential tariff treatment was claimed; and (c) issue written requests for information to the exporter in the exporting Party on the basis of a Certificate of Origin. 3. A request for information in accordance with subparagraph 2(c) shall not preclude the use of the verification method provided for in Article 4.23. 4. The Customs Administration of the importing Party shall complete any action to verify eligibility for preferential tariff treatment within 90 days from the commencement of such action, and make a decision and provide written advice as to whether the good is eligible for preferential tariff treatment to all relevant parties within 30 days.