Common use of Verification Visit Clause in Contracts

Verification Visit. 1. Prior to conducting a verification visit under Article 25.1(d) (Verification of Origin), the customs administration of the importing Party shall: (a) make a written request to the exporter or producer to conduct a verification visit of their premises; and (b) obtain the written consent of the exporter or producer whose premises are to be visited. 2. An exporter or producer should provide its written consent to a proposed verification visit within 30 days from the receipt of notification in accordance with paragraph 1(a). 3. The written request referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall include: (a) the identity of the customs administration issuing the request; (b) the name of the exporter of the good in the exporting Party to whom the request is addressed; (c) the date the written request is made; (d) the proposed date and place of the visit; (e) the objective and scope of the proposed visit, including specific reference to the good that is the subject of the verification referred to in the certificate 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. 4. The customs administration of the importing Party shall notify the customs administration of the exporting Party when it requests a verification visit in accordance with this Article. 5. Officials of the customs administration of the exporting Party may participate in the verification visit as observers.