Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964)Customs and Excise RulesChapter V : Clearance and Origin of Goods: Liability for and payment of dutiesRules for Section 46A of the ActPart 1 : Preferential tariff treatment of textile and apparel articles imported directly into the territory of the United States of America from the Republic as contemplated in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (the AGOA)Certificates of origin and visas for multiple shipments |
46A1.06
(a)
| (i) | The certificate of origin may be applicable to a single importation into the US, including a single shipment that results in the filing of one or more entries and a series of shipments that results in the filing of one entry; or |
| (ii) | multiple importations of identical articles within a specified blanket period of not exceeding one year as stated in the instructions for completion of Block 16(b) of the certificate of origin. |
| (b) | For the purposes of completion of Block 16(b) (multiple shipments of identical articles), "identical articles" means articles that are the same in all material respects, including physical characteristics, quality and reputation. |
(19 CFR 10.216(b)(4))
(c)
| (i) | The certificate of origin number and date for multiple shipments shall be endorsed on all documents for goods exported on the basis of such certificate. |
| (ii) | The exporter of such shipments shall apply for a visa in respect of each shipment as contemplated in rule 46A1.05(a)(iii). |