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ARTICLE 8

FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF REQUESTS

1. Requests pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in writing directly between the

respective Customs Administrations. Information deemed useful for the execution of requests shall accompany the request. In urgent situations, oral requests may be made and accepted, but shall be promptly confirmed in writing.

2. Requests shall include:

a. the name of the Administration making the request;

b. the nature of the matter or proceeding;

c. a brief statement of the facts and customs offenses involved;

d. the reason for the request;

e. the names and addresses of the parties concerned in the matter, or proceeding, if known; and

f. a description of the assistance requested.

3. Requests shall be submitted in an official language of the requested Administration or in

English. The answer may be in an official language of the requested Administration.

4. Where a request fails to meet the requirements set forth in this Article, the requesting

Administration may be asked to revise or supplement it.