19 CFR §181.73
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- (a)Written notification required. Prior to conducting a verification visit in Canada or Mexico pursuant to § 181.72(a)(2)(iii) of this part, Customs shall give written notification of the intention to conduct the visit. Such notification shall be delivered:
- (1)By certified or registered mail, or by any other method that produces a confirmation of receipt, to the address of the Canadian or Mexican exporter or producer whose premises are to be visited;
- (2)To the customs administration of the country in which the visit is to occur; and
- (3)If requested by the country in which the visit is to occur, to the embassy of that country located in the United States.
- (b)Contents of notification. The notification referred to in paragraph (a) of this section shall include:
- (1)The identity of the Customs office and officer issuing the notification;
- (2)The name of the Canadian or Mexican exporter or producer of the good, or producer of the material, whose premises are to be visited;
- (3)The date and place of the proposed verification visit;
- (4)The object and scope of the proposed verification visit, including specific reference to the good or material that is the subject of the verification;
- (5)The names and titles of the Customs officers performing the proposed verification visit;
- (6)The legal authority for the proposed verification visit; and
- (7)A request that the Canadian or Mexican exporter or producer of the good, or producer of the material, provide its written consent for the proposed verification visit.