Verification of Origin. 1. When there is a reasonable doubt as to the origin of a good, the Customs Administration of an importing Party may verify the eligibility of a good for preferential tariff treatment under this Agreement by means of: (a) written requests for information to the importer; (b) written requests for information to the exporter or producer or an authorised representative of the exporter or producer; (c) a verification visit to the premises of the exporter or producer in the territory of another Party (under Article 20); or (d) any other procedures as mutually agreed by the relevant Parties. 2. A written request referred to in paragraph 1 shall include: (a) the identity of the Customs Administration making the request; (b) the reason for the request, including the specific issue the importing Party seeks to resolve with the verification; (c) sufficient information to identify the good that is being verified; and (d) a copy of relevant information submitted with the good, including the Declaration of Origin. 3. Subject to the availability of resources and to the extent allowed by its laws, regulations and policies, the exporting Party shall whenever possible cooperate in any action to verify eligibility and require that producers and exporters cooperate in any action to verify eligibility.
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Samples: Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (Ratification) Act, Free Trade Agreement, Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus
