Common use of Verification Visit Clause in Contracts

Verification Visit. 1. A verification visit referred to in subparagraph 2(d) of Article 3.21 shall be conducted under the conditions set out by the exporting Party. 2. Prior to the verification visit referred to in paragraph 1: (a) the importing Party shall provide a request to the exporting Party in writing on the verification visit to the premises of the exporter or producer at least 40 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit; and (b) the exporting Party shall respond to the importing Party in writing on whether the requested verification visit is accepted or refused, within 30 days from the receipt by the exporting Party of the request referred to in subparagraph (a). The exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter or producer whose premises are to be visited. 3. The written request referred to in subparagraph 2(a) shall include: (a) the identity of the customs administration issuing the request; (b) the name of the exporter or producer to whom the request is addressed; (c) the date on which the written request is made; (d) the proposed date and place of the visit; (e) the objective and scope of the requested visit, including specific reference to the good subject to verification referred to in the Documentary Evidence of Origin; and (f) the names and titles of the officials of the customs administration of the importing Party who will participate in the visit.