01 Definitions. 1. For the purposes of this Chapter: customs authority means the competent authority that is responsible under the law of a Party for the administration of customs laws and regulations; including the verification procedures relating to the Certificate of Origin as provided for in Article V.08; certifying authority means the customs authority or any entity which is responsible for the certification of the Certificate of Origin pursuant to Article V.03; determination of origin means a determination as to whether a good qualifies as an originating good in accordance with Chapter IV (Rules of Origin); exporter in the territory of a Party means an exporter located in the territory of a Party required under this Chapter to maintain records in the territory of that Party regarding exportations of a good; commercial import means a good imported into the territory of a Party for commercial, industrial or similar purposes; importer in the territory of a Party means an importer located in the territory of a Party required under this Chapter to maintain records in the territory of that Party regarding importations of a good; preferential tariff treatment means the duty rate applicable to an originating good; and Uniform Regulations means "Uniform Regulations" established under Article V.12.
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