Common use of Verification Visit Clause in Contracts

Verification Visit. 1. The customs authority of the importing Party may request the competent authority of the exporting Party: (a) to conduct a visit, whereby it shall deliver a written communication at least ninety (90) days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting Party. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 2. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 shall include: (a) the identity of the customs authority issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/producer, whose premises are requested to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject to the verification, referred in the Certificate of Origin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 3. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the importing Party, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 2, if it accepts or refuses to conduct the visit requested pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance of subparagraph 1 (a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Party. 5. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the exporting Party, provide information within sixty (60) days or any other mutually agreed period from the last day of the visit, to the customs authority of the importing Party pursuant to paragraph 1.

Verification Visit. 1. The customs authority of the importing Party may request the competent authority of the exporting PartyParty to: (a) collect and provide information relating to the origin of a good and check, for that purpose, the facilities used in the production of the good, through a visit by the competent authority of the exporting Party along with the customs authority of the importing Party to the premises of the exporter to whom the certificate of origin has been issued, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party referred to in subparagraph 7(b) of Article 44; and (b) provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party or its designees during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 2. When requesting the competent authority of the exporting Party to conduct a visitvisit pursuant to paragraph 1, whereby it the customs authority of the importing Party shall deliver a written communication with such request to the competent authority of the exporting Party at least ninety (90) 40 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting Party. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter exporter, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 23. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 2 shall include: (a) the identity of the customs authority issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/producer, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are requested to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject of the verification referred to the verification, referred in the Certificate certificate of Originorigin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 34. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the customs authority of the importing Party, within thirty (30) 30 days of the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 2, if it accepts or refuses to conduct the visit requested pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance of subparagraph 1 (a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Party. 5. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the exporting Party, provide information within sixty (60) 45 days or any other mutually agreed period from the last day of the visit, to the customs authority of the importing Party the information obtained pursuant to paragraph 1.

Verification Visit. 1. The customs If the relevant authority of the importing Party is not satisfied with the outcome of the request for checking pursuant to Article 40, it may request the competent authority of the exporting PartyParty to: (a) collect and provide information relating to the origin of a good and check, for that purpose, the facilities used in the production of the good, through a visit by the competent governmental authority of the exporting Party along with the relevant authority of the importing Party to the premises of the exporter to whom the certificate of origin has been issued, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party referred to in subparagraph 8(b) of Article 37; and (b) provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent governmental authority of the exporting Party or its designees during or after the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 2. When requesting the exporting Party to conduct a visitvisit pursuant to paragraph 1, whereby it the relevant authority of the importing Party shall deliver a written communication with such request to the exporting Party at least ninety (90) 40 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting Party. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter exporter, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 23. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 2 shall include: (a) the identity of the customs relevant authority of the importing Party issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/producer, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party, whose premises are requested to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject of the verification referred to the verification, referred in the Certificate certificate of Originorigin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs relevant authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 34. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the importing Party, within thirty (30) 30 days of the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 2, if it accepts or refuses to conduct the visit requested pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance of subparagraph 1 (a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Party. 5. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the exporting Party, provide information within sixty (60) 45 days or any other mutually agreed period from the last day of the visit, to the customs relevant authority of the importing Party the information obtained pursuant to paragraph 1. (a) In cases where the relevant authority of the importing Party considers as urgent, that relevant authority may, before or during the request for checking referred to in Article 40, make a request referred to in paragraph 1 to the exporting Party. (b) Where the request referred to in subparagraph (a) is made, Article 40 shall be no longer applied.

Verification Visit. 1. The customs authority of the importing Party may request the competent authority of the exporting PartyParty to: (a) collect and provide information relating to the origin of the good and check, for that purpose, the facilities used in the production of the good, through a visit by its competent governmental authority along with the customs authority of the importing Party to the premises of the exporter to whom a certificate of origin has been issued, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party referred to in subparagraph 7(b) of Article 40; and (b) provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent governmental authority or its designee during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a) above. 2. When requesting the exporting Party to conduct a visitvisit pursuant to paragraph 1 above, whereby it the importing Party shall deliver a written communication with such request to the exporting Party at least ninety (90) 40 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting latter Party. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter exporter, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 23. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 2 above shall include: (a) the identity of the customs authority issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/producer, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are requested to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective object and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject of the verification referred to the verification, referred in the Certificate certificate of Originorigin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 34. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the importing Party, within thirty (30) 30 days of the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 22 above, if it accepts or refuses to conduct the a visit requested pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance of subparagraph 1 (a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Partyabove. 5. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the its laws and regulations of the exporting Partyregulations, provide information within sixty (60) 45 days or any other mutually agreed period from the last day of the visit, to the customs authority of the importing Party the information obtained pursuant to paragraph 11 above.

Verification Visit. 1. The If the customs authority of the importing Party is not satisfied with the outcome of the request for checking in accordance with Article 3.18, it may request the competent authority of the exporting PartyParty to: (a) collect and provide information related to the origin of a good, and check, for that purpose, the facilities used in the production of the good, through a visit by the competent governmental authority of the exporting Party along with the customs authority of the importing Party to the premises of the exporter to whom the Certificate of Origin has been issued, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party referred to in subparagraph 8(b) of Article 3.16; and (b) provide information related to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent governmental authority of the exporting Party or its designee, during or after the visit referred to in subparagraph (a). 2. When requesting the exporting Party to conduct a visitvisit in accordance with paragraph 1, whereby it the customs authority of the importing Party shall deliver a written communication with such request to the exporting Party at least ninety (90) 40 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting Party. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter exporter, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party Party, whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 23. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 2 shall include: (a) the identity of the customs authority issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/producer, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party, whose premises are requested to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject of the verification referred to the verification, referred in the Certificate of Origin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 34. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the importing Party, within thirty (30) 30 days of after the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 2, if whether it accepts or refuses to conduct the visit requested pursuant to in accordance with paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance of subparagraph 1 (a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Party. 5. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the exporting Party, provide information within sixty (60) 45 days or any other mutually agreed period from after the last day of the visit, to the customs authority of the importing Party pursuant to the information obtained in accordance with paragraph 1.

Verification Visit. 1. The customs If the relevant authority of the importing Party is not satisfied with the outcome of the request for checking pursuant to Article 40, it may request the competent authority of the exporting PartyParty to: (a) collect and provide information relating to the origin of a good and check, for that purpose, the facilities used in the production of the good, through a visit by the competent governmental authority of the exporting Party along with the relevant authority of the importing Party to the premises of the exporter to whom the certificate of origin has been issued, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party referred to in subparagraph 8(b) of Article 37; and (b) provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent governmental authority of the exporting Party or its designees during or after the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 2. When requesting the exporting Party to conduct a visitvisit pursuant to paragraph 1, whereby it the relevant authority of the importing Party shall deliver a written communication with such request to the exporting Party at least ninety (90) 40 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting Party. The competent governmental authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter exporter, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 23. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 2 shall include: (a) the identity of the customs relevant authority of the importing Party issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/producer, or the producer of the good in the exporting Party, whose premises are requested to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject of the verification referred to the verification, referred in the Certificate certificate of Originorigin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs relevant authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 3. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the importing Party, within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 2, if it accepts or refuses to conduct the visit requested pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance of subparagraph 1 (a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Party. 5. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the exporting Party, provide information within sixty (60) days or any other mutually agreed period from the last day of the visit, to the customs authority of the importing Party pursuant to paragraph 1.

Verification Visit. 1. The customs authority or competent authority of the importing Party may request the competent authority of the exporting Party: (a) to conduct a visit, whereby it shall deliver a written communication at least ninety (90) 90 days in advance of the proposed date of the visit, the receipt of which is to be confirmed by the competent authority of the exporting Party. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall request the written consent of the exporter or the producer of the good in the exporting Party whose premises are to be visited; and (b) to provide information relating to the origin of the good in the possession of the competent authority of the exporting Party during the visit pursuant to subparagraph (a). 2. The communication referred to in paragraph 1 shall include: (a) the identity of the customs authority or competent authority issuing the communication; (b) the name of the exporter/exporter or producer, whose premises are requested requested. to be visited; (c) the proposed date and place of the visit; (d) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good subject to the verification, referred to in the Certificate of Origin; and (e) the names and titles of the officials of the customs authority or competent authority of the importing Party to be present during the visit. 3. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall respond in writing to the importing Party, within thirty (30) 30 days of the receipt of the communication referred to in paragraph 2, if it accepts or refuses to conduct the visit requested pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. For the compliance purposes of subparagraph 1 (a1(a), the competent authority of the exporting Party shall cooperate by providing the necessary information and relevant documentations as well as facilitating an on-site visit to the premises of the exporter or the producer of the goods in the exporting Party. 5. The competent authority of the exporting Party shall, in accordance with the its laws and regulations of the exporting Partyregulations, provide information within sixty (60) 60 days or any other mutually agreed period from the last day of the visit, to the customs authority of the importing Party pursuant to paragraph 1. 6. The determination of whether the good qualifies as an originating good shall be notified to the producer or exporter and the relevant competent authority. Any suspended preferential treatment shall be reinstated upon a determination that the good qualifies as an originating good. 7. If the good is determined to be non-originating, the producer or exporter shall be given 30 days from the date of receipt of the written determination to provide any written comments or additional information regarding the eligibility of the good for preferential tariff treatment. If the good is still found to be non-originating, the final written determination issued by the importing Party shall be communicated to the competent authority of the exporting Party within 30 days from the date of receipt of the comments or additional information from the producer or exporter.