`Title II : Origin
Article 8
Protocol A
3.
1.
Products originating in Hong Kong for export to the Community in accordance with the arrangements established by this Agreement shall be accompanied by a certificate of Hong Kong origin conforming to the model annexed to this Protocol.
2.
The certificate of Hong Kong.origin shall be issued by the competent govern mental authorities of Hong Kong if the products in question can be considerei products originating in Hong Kong within the meaning of the relevant
rules in force in the Community.
3. In issuing such a certificate, the competent governmental authorities of Hong Kong may apply rules for determining origin that are more stringent than the relevant rules in force in the Community.
Article 9
1.
Subsequent verification of certificates of origin shall be carried out at random, or whenever the competent Community authorities have reasonable doubt as to the authenticity of the certificate or as to the accuracy of the information regarding the true origin of the products in question.
In such cases the competent Community authorities shall return
the certificate of origin to the competent authorities in Hong Kong, giving, where appropriate, the reasons for an enquiry. If an invoice has been submitted, such invoice or a copy thereof shall be attached
to the certificate. The competent Community authorities shall also forward any information that has been obtained suggesting that the particulars
given on the said certificate are inaccurate.
2.
The results of the subsequent verifications carried out in accordance
with paragraph 1 above shall be communicated to the competent Community
authorities within three months if possible.
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