Common use of Origin Verification Clause in Contracts

Origin Verification. 1. For the purpose of determining whether a good imported into one Party from the other Party qualifies as an originating good, the customs authority of the importing Party may conduct a verification process by means of: (a) written requests for additional information from the importer; (b) written requests for additional information from the exporter or producer; (c) requests to the customs authority of the exporting Party for assistance in verifying the origin of the good; (d) verification visits to the premises of an exporter or a producer in the territory of the other Party, along with the customs authority of the exporting Party to observe the facilities and the production processes of the good and to review the records referring to origin, including accounting files. Officials of the customs authority of the exporting Party should come along as observers to the verification visit when requested by the importing Party; or (e) any other procedures to which the Parties may agree. 2. For purposes of paragraph 1(a) and 1(b), (a) the written request for additional information made by the importing Party will indicate that the time period the importer, exporter, or producer has to provide the information and documentation