Common use of Origin Verifications Clause in Contracts

Origin Verifications. 1. For purposes of determining whether a good imported into its territory from the territory of the other Party qualifies as an originating good, a Party may, through its customs administration, conduct a verification solely by means of: (a) written questionnaires to an exporter or a producer in the territory of the other Party; (b) visits to the premises of an exporter or a producer in the territory of the other Party to review the records referred to in Article V.5(a) and observe the facilities used in the production of the good; or (c) such other procedures as the Parties may agree. 2. An exporter or producer who receives a questionnaire pursuant to paragraph 1(a) shall be given not less than 30 days from the date of receipt to provide responses and return the form. During that period, the exporter or producer may submit a written request to the importing Party, asking for a single extension of this deadline for a period not to exceed an additional 30 days. 3. Where an exporter or producer fails to return a duly completed questionnaire within the above-mentioned period or extension, the importing Party may deny preferential tariff treatment to the good in question. 4. Prior to conducting a verification visit pursuant to Paragraph (1)(b), a Party shall, through its customs administration: (a) deliver a written notification of its intention to conduct the visit to: @) the exporter or producer whose premises are to be visited;