| (a) | Except as otherwise provided in these rules the People’s Republic of China may deny a claim for zero-tariff treatment, if— |
| (i) | the goods do not meet the requirements of these rules; |
| (ii) | the exporter or producer fails to comply with the relevant requirements of these rules and implementation procedures; |
| (iii) | the Certificate of Origin does not meet the requirement of these rules; |
| (iv) | the goods described in the Certificate of Origin do not correspond with the goods actually imported; or |
| (v) | the circumstances referred to in Rules 46A6.17(d) or (e) occur. |
[Part 6 Rule 46A6.18 inserted by Notice No. R. 7522, GG54755, dated 28 May 2026 - retrospectively with effect from 1 May 2026]